Sakura Blossom Sushi Roll (桜の花寿司巻き)
Sakura Blossom Sushi Roll is a beautiful and delicious dish that captures the essence of spring with its delicate cherry blossom flavors. This sushi roll is perfect for celebrating the cherry blossom season or for any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 nori seaweed sheets
- 2 cups sushi rice, cooked
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8-10 cherry blossom pickles (sakura denbu)
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 imitation crab sticks
Instructions
- Prepare sushi rice by mixing cooked rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let it cool.
- Place a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice on the nori, leaving a small border at the top.
- Arrange cherry blossom pickles, cucumber, avocado, and crab sticks 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 knife.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
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
- 40g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Bamboo sushi mat Sharp knife
Tools
Sushi rice paddle Bowl for mixing rice
Serving suggestions
Serve the Sakura Blossom Sushi Roll with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi. It pairs well with a refreshing green tea.
Tips & tricks
For a more vibrant pink color, you can mix a small amount of pickled ginger juice with the sushi rice before spreading it on the nori.
Cost
$15