Low Sodium Salmon Handroll
Delight in the fresh flavors and healthier twist of a Low Sodium Salmon Handroll, perfect for sushi enthusiasts looking to enjoy a homemade, nutritious treat. This recipe features tender slices of fresh salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, all beautifully wrapped in seasoned sushi rice and toasted nori sheets. By using low sodium soy sauce and a balanced seasoning of rice vinegar and sugar, this dish minimizes sodium without compromising on taste. Ready in just under 45 minutes, these easy-to-roll handrolls are a fun and interactive dining option, ideal for quick meals or entertaining. Serve with a side of pickled ginger and a touch of wasabi for a flavorful, restaurant-quality experience right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Fresh salmon fillet
- 300 grams Sushi rice
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 4 sheets Nori sheets
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 small Cucumber
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
- 30 grams Pickled ginger
Instructions
Start by rinsing the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.
Place the rinsed rice in a rice cooker or saucepan with an equal volume of water and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions or until all water is absorbed and rice is tender.
While the rice is cooking, prepare the sushi vinegar by combining rice vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Set aside to cool.
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large wooden or glass bowl. Gently fold in the vinegar mixture while fanning the rice to cool it quickly. This gives the rice its sticky consistency and shines.
Slice the salmon fillet into thin, manageable strips, approximately 1cm wide. For best results, use a very sharp knife and make clean, precise cuts.
Prepare the vegetables. Peel and pit the avocado, then slice it into thin strips. Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin matchsticks, discarding the seeds if preferred.
Lay a nori sheet on a flat work surface, shiny side down. Place a handful of the seasoned sushi rice onto one corner of the nori, spreading it diagonally across half of the sheet.
Add a strip of salmon, a couple of avocado slices, cucumber matchsticks, and a light sprinkle of sesame seeds over the rice.
Starting from the rice-filled corner, carefully fold the nori into a cone shape, wrapping and sealing it using a few grains of sticky rice if necessary.
Repeat the process for the remaining nori sheets and fillings to create 4 handrolls.
Serve the handrolls with low sodium soy sauce, a small dollop of wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1218 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.2 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2691 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.9 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 71.0 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 18.5 mcg | 93% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2656 mg | 57% | |
*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.
