Alaskan Roll
The Alaskan Roll is a delightful sushi roll featuring fresh salmon, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumber wrapped in seasoned sushi rice and nori. A perfect balance of flavors and textures, it's an easy homemade sushi option that rivals any restaurant!
Equipment
- Bamboo Sushi Mat
Ingredients
Sushi Rice
- 1 cup sushi rice rinsed
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
Roll Ingredients
- 2 nori sheets
- 4 oz sushi-grade salmon thinly sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/2 cucumber cut into matchsticks
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and cook the sushi rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then let it cool to room temperature.
- Slice the salmon, avocado, and cucumber into thin strips.
- Place a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread an even layer of sushi rice on top, leaving a small border at the top edge.
- Flip the nori over so the rice is facing down. Lay the salmon, avocado, and cucumber in a horizontal line across the center.
- Using the sushi mat, roll the sushi tightly away from you, applying gentle pressure to shape the roll.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into even pieces. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Notes
For best results, use sushi-grade salmon and a very sharp knife for slicing the rolls.