Description
Cucumber Sushi is a refreshing and healthy twist on traditional sushi, using cucumber instead of seaweed. This recipe is versatile, allowing you to customize the fillings to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumber Rolls:
- 2 large cucumbers
Filling:
- 1 cup sushi cooked rice
- 4 ounces smoked salmon (optional)
- Avocado (sliced)
- Red bell peppers (sliced)
- Carrots (julienned)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Cook rice according to package instructions, but do not stir when it is cooked. This allows it to stay sticky.
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Cut each cucumber in half lengthwise, and hollow it out by removing the seeds with a knife or spoon.
- Fill the Cucumbers: Place a small amount of rice inside one half cucumber, then add smoked salmon, avocados, peppers, and carrots, compressing as you add until the cucumber is packed full. Repeat for the remaining cucumbers.
- Slice and Serve: Using a sharp knife, slice cucumbers into ½ inch thick pieces. Serve immediately or cold with soy sauce or spicy mayo sauce, if desired.
Notes
- You can get creative with the fillings by adding ingredients like crab meat, tofu, or pickled vegetables.
- Make sure to use a sharp knife for clean cuts when slicing the cucumber sushi rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Cucumber Sushi, Sushi Rolls, Healthy Sushi, Vegetarian Sushi
