Classic Tuna Rolls
Experience the perfect balance of fresh flavors and textures with these **Classic Tuna Rolls**, a sushi-lover's dream you can recreate at home. Featuring tender sushi-grade tuna, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber wrapped in a layer of seasoned sushi rice and nori, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in just 50 minutes. Each roll is infused with the delicate blend of tangy rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, bringing out the authentic flavors of Japanese cuisine. These homemade sushi rolls are ideal for a fun dinner, an impressive appetizer, or even meal prep. Pair them with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for the full sushi experience. Perfect for seafood enthusiasts and sushi beginners alike, these tuna rolls are a must-try for any home chef.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams sushi-grade tuna
- 250 grams sushi rice
- 4 pieces nori sheets
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 medium avocado
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon wasabi
- 4 tablespoons pickled ginger
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl and let it cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the rice and gently fold until well combined. Let it cool to room temperature.
Slice the tuna into long, thin strips suitable for rolling.
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin matchsticks.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, peel, and slice into thin strips.
Place a nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat.
With wet hands, spread a quarter of the sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.
Place strips of tuna, cucumber, and avocado along the center of the rice.
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori over the filling, pressing lightly to seal.
Moisten the top border with a bit of water to seal the roll.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make four rolls.
With a sharp knife, slice each roll into six or eight pieces.
Serve the tuna rolls with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.6 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 4240 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.0 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 67.8 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2330 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
