Cucumber and Avocado Rolls

Cucumber and Avocado Rolls

Japanese-style maki rolls filled with crisp cucumber and creamy avocado, served with soy sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Place the sushi rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cool running water until the draining water is mostly clear.

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Sushi Rice

    Cookware: fine mesh strainer

  2. Step 2

    Transfer the rinsed rice to the saucepan, add the water, and bring to a boil over high heat.

    Ingredients used: 360.0 ml Water

    Cookware: saucepan

  3. Step 3

    Cover the saucepan, reduce to low heat, and cook without lifting the lid.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: saucepan

  4. Step 4

    Remove the covered saucepan from the heat and let the rice rest.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: saucepan

  5. Step 5

    Stir the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until mostly dissolved. Transfer the hot rice to a wide mixing bowl and gently fold in the seasoning.

    Ingredients used: 5.0 gr Fine Salt, 20.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 45.0 ml Rice Vinegar

    Cookware: mixing bowl, rice paddle, small bowl

  6. Step 6

    Spread the seasoned rice across the bowl and let it cool to room temperature.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: mixing bowl, rice paddle

  7. Step 7

    Cut the cucumber into long, thin batons. Peel and pit the avocados, then cut them into thin slices.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Avocado, 1.0 piece Cucumber

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  8. Step 8

    Place a nori sheet rough-side up on the bamboo mat, spread a thin layer of seasoned rice over it, and arrange cucumber and avocado across the lower third. Roll firmly with the mat, then repeat to make five rolls.

    Ingredients used: 5.0 piece Nori

    Cookware: bamboo sushi mat, mixing bowl

  9. Step 9

    Cut each roll into eight pieces with a sharp knife and serve with the soy sauce.

    Ingredients used: 60.0 ml Soy Sauce

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Wash the produce and hands before preparation. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 1 day.

Risk factors

  • cooked rice held at room temperature
  • raw ready-to-eat produce
  • sharp-knife handling