Ingredients
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- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 6 ounces sushi-grade tuna, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 0.5 cucumber, cut into thin strips
- 0.5 avocado, thinly sliced
- Soy sauce for serving
- Wasabi for serving
- Pickled ginger for serving
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
- Transfer cooked rice to a large bowl. Gradually fold in the vinegar mixture until well combined and the rice is shiny. Let cool to room temperature.
- Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface. Lay one sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the mat.
- Moisten your hands with water. Spread about 3/4 cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- Arrange a few strips of tuna, cucumber, and avocado horizontally across the center of the rice.
- Carefully lift the edge of the bamboo mat closest to you and roll it tightly over the filling, pressing gently to form a compact log.
- Continue rolling until the end, sealing the edge with a little water.
- Repeat with the remaining nori, rice, and fillings.
- Slice each roll into 6-8 pieces using a sharp, wet knife.
- Serve immediately with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Notes
- Use sushi-grade tuna for safety and best flavor.
- To prevent rice from sticking to your hands, keep a bowl of water nearby to moisten them.
- For extra flavor, you can add a thin layer of mayonnaise or cream cheese before adding the tuna and vegetables.
- If you do not have a bamboo mat, you can use a clean kitchen towel covered with plastic wrap.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (6-8 pieces)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg