Alaska Roll
The Alaska Roll is a sushi roll featuring sushi-grade salmon, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and nori.
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
- 2 Mini Cucumbers
- 1 Avocado
- 2 cups Sushi Rice
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- Nori Sheets
- 1 lb Sushi-Grade Raw Salmon
Instructions
Wash & Cook Rice
- Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- Cook the rice in a rice cooker or on the stovetop using a 1:1.2 ratio of rice to water. After cooking, let the rice sit for 10 minutes to steam.
- Mix 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir into the warm rice, then let it cool to room temperature.
Prep Produce
- Slice the mini cucumbers into thin strips, removing seeds.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin pieces.
Cut Salmon
- Remove the skin from the sushi-grade salmon and check for pin bones.
- Slice the salmon into even strips, about 1 cm thick, ensuring each piece will fit neatly in the roll.
Roll Sushi
- Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat, shiny side down. Wet your hands and spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- Flip the nori over so the rice is on the bottom. Add avocado, cucumber, and salmon to the center.
- Roll the sushi tightly, using the mat to help guide and shape it. Wet the top edge of the nori to seal the roll.
- Slice into 8 pieces with a sharp, wet knife.
Enjoy Your Alaska Roll
- Garnish with black and white sesame seeds. Serve with soy sauce, spicy mayo, pickled ginger, and wasabi if desired.