Avocado Cucumber Sushi Rolls
These homemade avocado cucumber sushi rolls are a fun and rewarding project that results in fresh restaurant-quality rolls at a fraction of the cost. They are completely vegan and perfect for beginners learning to roll sushi at home.
Simple vegan sushi rolls filled with creamy avocado and crisp cucumber wrapped in seasoned rice and nori.
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Ingredients
Base
Wrapper
Filling
Seasoning
Serving
Instructions
Cook and Season the Rice
Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, transfer to a wide bowl and gently fold in the rice wine vinegar and a pinch of sugar and salt using a wooden spoon. Fan the rice as you mix to help it cool quickly to room temperature.
Prep the Fillings
Halve the avocados and slice the flesh into thin long strips. Cut the cucumber into thin julienned strips about the same length as the nori sheets. Having everything ready before rolling makes the process much smoother.
Roll the Sushi
Place a nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo mat. With wet hands, spread an even thin layer of rice across the nori leaving a 2 centimeter border at the top edge. Arrange avocado and cucumber strips along the bottom third of the rice then roll tightly using the mat, sealing the edge with a little water.
Slice and Serve
Use a sharp wet knife to cut each roll into 8 even pieces using a gentle sawing motion. Arrange on a plate and serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side.
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