Description
Experience the delightful fusion of fresh cucumber and savory tuna in these easy-to-make sushi rolls. Perfect for any occasion, from casual picnics to elegant dinner parties, these vibrant rolls are not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for your taste buds. With a simple preparation process, you can impress your friends and family with homemade sushi that bursts with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 ounces sushi-grade tuna, thinly sliced
- 1 medium English cucumber, cut into strips
- 2 sheets nori (seaweed)
- Soy sauce, for serving
- Wasabi (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Combine with water in a pot and cook according to package instructions (about 20 minutes).
- Once cooked, transfer rice to a bowl and mix in rice vinegar while fanning to cool.
- Lay a nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo mat. Spread an even layer of sushi rice on the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top.
- Place cucumber strips and tuna slices across the rice-covered nori. Roll tightly using the bamboo mat for support.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in water to cut rolls into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve with soy sauce and wasabi for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg