Description
Cucumber sushi offers a refreshing twist on traditional rolls, featuring crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and colorful vegetables wrapped in delicate nori. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned sushi lovers. Ideal for summer picnics or impressing guests at dinner parties, each bite delivers a delightful crunch and burst of flavor. With endless filling possibilities, this dish invites creativity while keeping health in mind. Dive into this vibrant culinary adventure and enjoy the fun of making your own cucumber sushi at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 bell pepper (any color)
- 3 sheets nori (seaweed)
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, mix in rice vinegar and let cool.
- Thinly slice cucumber lengthwise into strips using a knife or mandoline.
- Julienne carrot and bell pepper; slice avocado into thin strips.
- On a bamboo mat or cutting board, place a nori sheet shiny side down and layer with sushi rice, leaving an inch at the top.
- Add cucumber, avocado, carrot, and bell pepper along the center of the rice.
- Roll tightly from the bottom edge away from you while tucking in fillings; seal with a little water on the edge.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces with a wet knife and serve with soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (140g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg