Description
Cucumber sushi offers a refreshing and healthy twist on traditional rolls, perfect for summer gatherings or as a light snack. Bursting with flavor, it’s an impressive dish that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large English cucumber
- 3 sheets of nori
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Assorted fresh vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, avocado)
- Soy sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumber lengthwise using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- Rinse the sushi rice until water runs clear; cook according to package instructions until sticky.
- Mix rice vinegar into warm rice; let cool slightly.
- Lay nori sheets on a bamboo mat; spread cooled rice evenly on each sheet.
- Layer thin vegetable strips over the rice, then roll tightly using the bamboo mat.
- Slice rolls with a sharp knife dipped in water for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with fillings like crab or smoked salmon for added flavor. Serve with various dipping sauces such as spicy mayo or ponzu to enhance taste.