Maki Sushi
Maki Sushi, or sushi rolls, is a delightful dish that combines creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and perfectly seasoned sushi rice wrapped in nori. Each bite delivers a burst of umami that is sure to impress your guests or make for a fun night in. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to unleash your inner sushi chef and customize fillings to suit your taste!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 3 rolls (serving size of one roll per person) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 3 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, julienned
- Optional: 100g cooked shrimp or crab meat
- For the sauce: 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Wasabi to taste
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions and mix in rice vinegar while cooling.
- Slice avocado and cucumber into thin strips. Prepare any optional proteins.
- Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat, shiny side down. Spread an even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving an inch at the top.
- Add avocado, cucumber, and protein in the center of the rice.
- Roll tightly from the bottom using the bamboo mat, wetting the nori edge to seal.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces with a wet knife and serve with soy sauce and wasabi.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg