Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
12 slice

Smoked salmon

Sliced

8 piece

Snow crab

1 unit

Avocado

Sliced

1 unit

Mayonnaise

1 unit

Buckwheat sprouts

1 unit

Radish sprouts

1 unit

Tobiko (flying fish roe)

1 dash

Lemon juice

1 unit

White sesame seeds

4 sheets

Nori seaweed

1 unit

Sushi rice

Cooked

1 unit

Soy sauce

1 unit

Wasabi

Step 1
~2 min

Cut the avocado vertically around the pit.

Step 2
~2 min

Remove the pit and skin from the avocado.

Step 3
~2 min

Slice the avocado into 1 cm wide slices.

Step 4
~2 min

Sprinkle the avocado slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Step 5
~2 min

Line a sushi rolling mat with plastic wrap.

Key Technique: Sushi Rolling
Step 6
~2 min

Mix the tobiko evenly.

Step 7
~2 min

Spread the tobiko over the nori seaweed.

Step 8
~2 min

Top the tobiko with sushi rice and lightly press down.

Step 9
~2 min

Place smoked salmon, snow crab, avocado, mayonnaise, and sprouts just off-center on the rice.

Step 10
~2 min

Carefully roll the sushi using the rolling mat, ensuring the fillings are enclosed.

Step 11
~2 min

Optionally, add tobiko to white sesame seeds and roll the outside of the roll in the mixture.

Step 12
~2 min

Cut the roll into large, bite-sized pieces.

Step 13
~2 min

Serve with wasabi and soy sauce.

Step 14
~2 min

Consider using other sprouts, shiso leaves, kale, arugula, or sweet and sour ginger as alternatives to buckwheat sprouts and radish sprouts.

Step 15
~2 min

Experiment with roast beef, cured ham, or cream cheese as alternative fillings.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality sushi rice for the best flavor and texture.

Don't overfill the roll to prevent it from falling apart.

Keep a bowl of water nearby to wet your fingers and prevent the rice from sticking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be assembled a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Low
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of edamame or miso soup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso soup
Edamame
Seaweed salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Popularized in the United States as a gateway to sushi.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Party
Dinner
Lunch
Special occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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