Here's a simple and tasty recipe for a Cream Cheese and Avocado Roll, perfect for sushi lovers or anyone looking to try a fresh, easy roll at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sushi rice (cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt)
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed)
- 1/4 ripe avocado (sliced thin)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cucumber (cut into thin matchsticks)
- Optional: sesame seeds, soy sauce, or wasabi for serving
Instructions:
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Prepare the sushi rice:
- If you haven’t done so already, cook the sushi rice and season it by mixing 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let it cool to room temperature.
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Set up your rolling mat:
- Lay a bamboo sushi rolling mat on a flat surface and place a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the mat.
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Spread the rice:
- Wet your hands with water to prevent the rice from sticking. Spread an even layer of the cooled sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top of the sheet free of rice.
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Add the fillings:
- In the center of the rice, add a few slices of avocado, a few matchsticks of cucumber, and a thin line of cream cheese. You can add a bit more cream cheese if you like it extra creamy!
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Roll the sushi:
- Carefully lift the edge of the rolling mat and start rolling it up, gently pressing as you go to form a tight roll. Use the exposed edge of the nori to seal the roll. Wet the top edge with a bit of water to help it stick.
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Slice the roll:
- Once rolled, use a sharp knife to slice the roll into bite-sized pieces. Wipe the knife with a wet cloth between cuts to keep the slices neat.
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Serve and enjoy:
- Serve with soy sauce, sesame seeds, or a little wasabi for extra flavor.
This is a fun and light sushi roll that’s creamy and fresh. You can also experiment with adding other fillings like crab, smoked salmon, or a drizzle of spicy mayo!
