Avocado Cucumber Sushi Rolls (Printable)

Light sushi rolls featuring creamy avocado and crisp cucumber for a fresh, satisfying bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sushi Rice

01 - 1 cup sushi rice (200 g)
02 - 1 1/2 cups water (360 ml)
03 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
04 - 1 tablespoon sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Fillings

06 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
07 - 1/2 large cucumber, julienned
08 - 1 small carrot, julienned (optional)
09 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

→ Assembly

10 - 4 sheets nori (seaweed)

→ For Serving

11 - Soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
12 - Pickled ginger (optional)
13 - Wasabi (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear; drain thoroughly.
02 - Combine rice and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 18-20 minutes until absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
03 - Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl; gently fold seasoning into cooked rice. Allow rice to cool to room temperature.
04 - Place one nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat lined with plastic wrap.
05 - With wet hands, evenly spread one quarter of the rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border at the top edge.
06 - Lay avocado slices, cucumber, and carrot sticks in a line along the bottom edge of the rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
07 - Use the mat to tightly roll sushi away from you, pressing gently to form a compact roll; moisten the top border with water to seal securely.
08 - With a sharp, damp knife, cut each roll into 6 to 8 pieces.
09 - Serve rolls accompanied by soy sauce or tamari, pickled ginger, and wasabi as preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You dont need any fancy skills or expensive ingredients to pull off restaurant-quality sushi at home.
  • Its endlessly customizable, so you can swap fillings based on whats in your fridge.
  • The combination of creamy avocado and crunchy cucumber is so satisfying it never gets old.
  • Perfect for impressing guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Wet your hands before touching the rice or it will stick to your fingers like glue and make spreading impossible.
  • Dont overfill the rolls or theyll burst open when you try to slice them.
  • A damp, sharp knife is the secret to clean cuts, so keep a wet towel nearby and wipe the blade after every slice.
03 -
  • If your rice is too sticky to spread, your hands arent wet enough, keep a bowl of water nearby and dip often.
  • For tighter, neater rolls, apply firm, even pressure as you roll and dont be afraid to really squeeze the mat.
  • Toast your nori lightly over a gas flame for a few seconds to bring out deeper flavor and make it crispier.
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