Description
The Alaska Roll is a fusion-style sushi roll featuring fresh salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, wrapped in sushi rice and nori. It’s a delicious balance of textures and flavors, making it a favorite among sushi lovers.
Ingredients
Sushi Rice
- 1½ cups sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Roll Assembly
- 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 4 oz fresh sushi-grade salmon thinly sliced
- ½ avocado sliced
- ¼ cucumber julienned
- 1 tsp sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Rinse Sushi Rice: Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear. Cook with water, then mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Cool to room temp.
- Prepare Nori and Fillings: Place nori on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread rice thinly over nori, leaving a 1-inch border. Layer salmon, avocado, and cucumber in the center.
- Roll the Sushi: Lift the mat, tucking fillings in, and roll firmly. Moisten the nori edge to seal.
- Cut and Serve: Cut each roll into 8 pieces. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, or wasabi.
Notes
- The Alaska Roll is a great introduction to sushi making.
- You can substitute raw salmon with smoked salmon for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Sushi
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
