High Protein Futomaki
Elevate your sushi game with this protein-packed take on a classic Japanese favorite—High Protein Futomaki. This vibrant recipe combines tender smoked salmon, lean chicken breast, and firm tofu with fresh veggies like cucumber, avocado, and carrot, all wrapped in perfectly seasoned sushi rice and nori sheets. Perfect for meal prep or impressing guests, this hearty futomaki offers a balanced blend of flavors, textures, and nutrients in every bite. With simple prep and detailed rolling instructions, it’s easy to create these colorful sushi rolls right in your own kitchen. Serve them with soy sauce, fiery wasabi, and tangy pickled ginger for an authentic and satisfying experience. Whether you're looking for a nutritious sushi option or a high-protein snack, this recipe has you covered!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2.5 cups water
- 0.5 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 pieces nori sheets
- 200 grams smoked salmon
- 200 grams cooked chicken breast
- 200 grams firm tofu
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 large avocado
- 1 large carrot
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon wasabi
- 0.5 cup pickled ginger
Instructions
Start by preparing the sushi rice: Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
Combine the rice with 2.5 cups of water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. If using a pot, bring the rice to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
While the rice cooks, mix together 0.5 cup of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt until dissolved.
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold the vinegar mixture into the rice. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Prepare the filling ingredients: Thinly slice 200 grams of smoked salmon, 200 grams of cooked chicken breast, and 200 grams of firm tofu into long strips.
Peel and julienne 1 large cucumber, 1 large carrot, and slice 1 large avocado into strips.
Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.
With wet hands, evenly spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch strip at the top free of rice.
Arrange slices of smoked salmon, chicken, tofu, cucumber, avocado, and carrot across the center of the rice.
Roll the futomaki: Use the bamboo mat to tightly roll the nori around the fillings, pressing gently to shape the roll. Moisten the top strip of the nori with water to seal the roll.
Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and fillings.
Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 1-inch thick pieces.
Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1907 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 205 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 7501 mg | 326% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.3 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 146.8 g | 294% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.2 mcg | 171% | |
| Calcium | 658 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 3115 mg | 66% | |
*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.
