Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
550 g

Sushi rice

Cooked

2 sheets

Toasted nori seaweed

Toasted

1 unit

Avocado

Sliced

1 dash

Lemon juice

1 unit

Cucumber

Sliced

8 unit

Peeled shrimp

Parboiled

1 unit

Leafy greens

Rinsed and dried

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

0.5 tsp

Wasabi

1 unit

Smoked salmon

Sliced

Step 1
~3 min

Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then into long sticks.

Step 2
~3 min

Rinse the leafy lettuce and pat it dry.

Step 3
~3 min

Mix mayonnaise and wasabi to create a sauce.

Step 4
~3 min

Cut half the avocado into wedges for the filling and thinly slice the other half for decoration.

Step 5
~3 min

Parboil the shrimp until cooked through.

Step 6
~3 min

Sprinkle lemon juice on the avocado wedges to prevent browning.

Step 7
~3 min

Place nori seaweed on a makisu (bamboo mat) and spread half of the sushi rice evenly over the nori.

Step 8
~3 min

Cover the rice with a sheet of plastic wrap.

Step 9
~3 min

Carefully flip the rice and nori, so the plastic wrap is on the bottom and the nori is on top.

Step 10
~3 min

Arrange leafy lettuce, cucumber sticks, 4 shrimp, and half the avocado on the third of the nori closest to you.

Step 11
~3 min

Drizzle half of the wasabi mayonnaise sauce over the filling.

Step 12
~3 min

Using the makisu and plastic wrap, begin tightly rolling the sushi.

Step 13
~3 min

Ensure the plastic wrap doesn't get rolled inside the sushi.

Step 14
~3 min

Remove the plastic wrap and position the sushi roll seam-side down.

Step 15
~3 min

Layer the sushi roll with smoked salmon slices and alternating avocado slices.

Step 16
~3 min

Use the plastic wrap and makisu to gently press and settle the toppings.

Step 17
~3 min

Cut the roll into desired sizes (e.g., 6-8 pieces).

Step 18
~3 min

Serve and enjoy immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality sushi rice for best results.

Keep a bowl of water nearby to prevent rice from sticking to your hands.

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 ahead of time, but best served fresh.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with soy sauce.

Accompany with miso soup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Edamame
Seaweed salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

California, USA

Cultural Significance

Popularized sushi in Western cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Party
Dinner
Lunch

Popularity Score

75/100

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