Sushi Rolls Recipe

Name: Sushi Rolls
Prep time: Approximately 30 minutes
Cook time: Approximately 20 minutes
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: sushi rice: 200g; nori (seaweed sheets): 2g; salmon: 80g; tuna: 20g; avocado: 45g; cucumber: 30g; cream cheese or mayonnaise: 17.5g; sesame seeds: 1.5g; soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger: 0g; eel sauce or a similar glaze: 12.5g

sushi rice nori (seaweed sheets)salmon tuna avocado cucumber cream cheese or mayonnaise sesame seeds soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger eel sauce or a similar glaze gluten free low lactose low fat lunch dinner

Sushi Rolls, including Salmon Nigiri and a type of Maki roll, are a delightful dish for those who enjoy the finesse of Japanese cuisine. Often complemented by a caterpillar roll variant, these rolls encompass a blend of textures and flavors that cater to a wide range of palates. With a total calorie range of approximately 500-700 kcal, this meal not only promises a gustatory experience but also maintains a balance in nutritional content.

🌎 Japanese: Main Course

🔥 Calories 600kcal
🍗 Protein 30g
🍚 Carbs 90g
🧈 Fat 20g

🥗 Ingredients:

sushi rice (200g)
nori (seaweed sheets) (2g)
salmon (80g)
tuna (20g)
avocado (45g)
cucumber (30g)
cream cheese or mayonnaise (17.5g)
sesame seeds (1.5g)
soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger (0g)
eel sauce or a similar glaze (12.5g)

🍳 How to cook (2 servings):

Cooking Time: Approximately 20 minutesPreperation Time: Approximately 30 minutes

Salmon Nigiri Preparation

1. Start with slicing the salmon to create thin, evenly sized pieces. 2. Shape the sushi rice into small, oblong mounds. 3. Lay a piece of salmon on top of each rice mound.

Maki Roll Preparation

1. Place a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat. 2. Spread sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a small margin at the top. 3. Arrange slices of tuna, avocado, cucumber, and cream cheese or mayonnaise along the rice. 4. Roll the bamboo mat forward, pressing lightly to shape the roll. 5. Slice the roll into 6-8 pieces.

Caterpillar Roll Variant

1. Follow the steps for Maki roll preparation using avocado as the topping. 2. After slicing, drizzle eel sauce or a similar glaze over the roll. 3. Garnish with sesame seeds.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

This sushi meal is a balanced mix of macronutrients, providing an estimated 20-40 grams of protein, 75-100 grams of carbohydrates, and 10-30 grams of fats, allowing it to cater to a variety of dietary needs. The inclusion of salmon and tuna contributes high-quality proteins and essential omega-3 fatty acids, while avocado adds healthy monounsaturated fats.