Sushi rolls

8 servings

30 minutes

Sushi rolls are a symbol of Japanese cuisine that combines simplicity and sophistication. The history of this dish traces back to traditional sushi, which emerged in ancient Japan as a way to preserve fish. Today, rolls have become popular worldwide due to their harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The delicate rice soaked in rice vinegar perfectly highlights the freshness of the fillings—salmon, shrimp, avocado, cucumbers, and cream cheese. The nori sheet adds a light sea note while pickled ginger and wasabi provide spiciness. This dish is suitable for both festive dinners and quick snacks, and its versatility allows for endless flavor combinations. It is served with soy sauce that reveals the depth of each ingredient, turning tasting into a true gastronomic journey.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 283.8
• Proteins: 20g
• Fats: 8.8g
• Carbohydrates: 31.6g

Ingredients

• Sushi rice: 250 g
• Rice Vinegar for Sushi: 4 tbsp
• Lightly salted salmon: 300 g
• Red sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Avocado: 1 pc
• Cucumbers: 2 pc
• Shrimps: 200 g
• Green onions: to taste
• Processed cheese: 100 g
• Dill: to taste
• Dry seaweed nori: 3 pc
• Wasabi: to taste
• Pickled ginger: to taste
• Soy sauce: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Soak the rice in cold water for 20 minutes, then rinse it well and boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sushi rice: 250 g

2. Cool down and add 4 - 5 tablespoons of rice vinegar, mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice Vinegar for Sushi: 4 tablespoons

3. Prepare the fillings: cut bell pepper, fresh cucumbers, salted salmon fillet, avocado, shrimp, processed cheese, and you can take green onions, dill, and even sprats.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Cucumbers: 2 pieces
   • Lightly salted salmon: 300 g
   • Avocado: 1 piece
   • Shrimps: 200 g
   • Processed cheese: 100 g
   • Green onions:  to taste
   • Dill:  to taste

4. Spread a thin layer of rice on a sheet of nori, placing the filling on one side: fish and cucumber, cheese and avocado, or fish and pepper, green onion and cheese, or sprats and green onion, dill and cucumber, or shrimp and green onion, cucumber and cheese. You can combine everything. Roll it up using a special bamboo mat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sushi rice: 250 g
   • Dry seaweed nori: 3 pieces
   • Lightly salted salmon: 300 g
   • Cucumbers: 2 pieces
   • Avocado: 1 piece
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Shrimps: 200 g
   • Processed cheese: 100 g
   • Green onions:  to taste
   • Dill:  to taste

5. After that, cut the roll into sushi and place it on a plate. Serve with pickled ginger, soy sauce, and wasabi paste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wasabi:  to taste
   • Pickled ginger:  to taste
   • Soy sauce:  to taste