Description
New York rolls are a popular sushi dish featuring fresh ingredients and a unique flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 sheets nori
- 1/2 pound smoked salmon
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- Soy sauce for serving
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine sushi rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a small saucepan, heat rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
- Once rice is cooked, transfer to a bowl and mix in the vinegar mixture.
- Let the rice cool to room temperature.
- Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat, shiny side down.
- Spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- Place smoked salmon, avocado, and cucumber in a line across the rice.
- Roll the sushi tightly from the bottom up, using the mat to help.
- Seal the edge with a little water.
- Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces and serve with soy sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust fillings to your taste.
- Keep a bowl of water nearby for wetting your hands while handling rice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: new york rolls, sushi, smoked salmon, avocado, cucumber