Description
Refreshing cucumber sushi rolls are a delightful and healthy alternative to traditional sushi, bursting with fresh flavors and customizable fillings. Perfect for a light snack or impressive appetizer!
Ingredients
- Long English cucumbers
- Sushi rice
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Fillings (e.g., avocado, carrots)
- Nori sheets
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook according to package instructions.
- Mix 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar and 1 teaspoon of sugar into the warm rice.
- Slice cucumbers lengthwise into thin strips (about 1/8 inch thick).
- Lay a nori sheet on a bamboo mat; spread an even layer of seasoned rice on half.
- Add chosen fillings along one edge and roll tightly using the mat.
- Slice rolls into bite-sized pieces with a wet knife and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with fillings like crab or pickled vegetables for unique flavors. For best texture, slice cucumbers just before assembly to maintain their crunch.