Sake Avocado Maki (smoked Salmon And Avocado Sushi Roll)
Sake Avocado Maki, also known as Smoked Salmon and Avocado Sushi Roll, is a delicious and elegant dish from Ainu Cuisine. This sushi roll is a perfect combination of creamy avocado and smoky salmon, wrapped in seasoned rice and nori seaweed.
Ingredients
- 4 sheets of nori seaweed
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices of smoked salmon
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- Soy sauce, for serving
- Wasabi, for serving
- Pickled ginger, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice in a strainer until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Transfer the cooked rice to a large wooden or glass bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture over the rice and fold it in using a wooden spoon. Fan the rice while folding to cool it down.
- Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface. Lay a sheet of nori seaweed, shiny side down, on the mat.
- With wet hands, spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- Arrange 2 slices of smoked salmon and avocado on the rice. Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat, sealing the edge with a little water.
- Cut the sushi roll into 6-8 pieces using a sharp, wet knife.
- Serve the sake avocado maki with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Bamboo sushi mat Sharp knife
Tools
Wooden or glass bowl Strainer
Serving suggestions
Serve the sake avocado maki with a side of miso soup and a green tea ice cream for a complete Japanese meal.
Tips & tricks
For best results, use ripe but firm avocados for easy slicing and rolling.
Cost
$20