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Affordable Luxury Sushi Rolls

Delicious Sushi Rolls without Breaking the Bank

4servings
30 min
Intermediate
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Affordable Luxury Sushi Rolls

About this recipe

Enjoy the delicate flavors of sushi at home with these affordable luxury rolls. Perfect for a special dinner or impressing guests, these rolls combine rich tastes with budget-friendly ingredients to keep dining exquisite yet economical.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 4 nori seaweed sheets
  • 6 oz assorted sashimi-grade fish (e.g., tuna, salmon)
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber, julienned
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • Soy sauce, for serving
  • Wasabi, for serving
  • Pickled ginger, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear, then cook according to package instructions.

  2. 2

    Place a nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo mat.

  3. 3

    Spread a thin even layer of sushi rice on the nori, leaving a small border at the top.

  4. 4

    Layer fish, avocado, and cucumber horizontally across the rice.

  5. 5

    Using the bamboo mat, start rolling the sushi tightly away from you, pressing gently to seal.

  6. 6

    Slice the roll into 8 pieces using a sharp knife.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

Chef's tip

For best results, ensure sushi rice is seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt after cooking. Always use a sharp knife to achieve clean slices.

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