Description
A simple and delicious sushi recipe for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 sheets nori
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 pound raw fish (such as tuna or salmon), sliced
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
- Once rice is cooked, transfer to a bowl and mix in the vinegar mixture. Let cool.
- Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat or flat surface.
- Spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a border at the top.
- Add cucumber, avocado, and fish in a line across the rice.
- Roll the sushi tightly from the bottom using the mat.
- Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to slice the sushi cleanly.
- Experiment with different fillings according to your taste.
- Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Sushi Recipes