Salmon Hand Roll
Savor the freshness and authenticity of Japanese cuisine with these irresistible Salmon Hand Rolls, an elegant yet approachable recipe that's perfect for sushi lovers. Featuring tender, sashimi-grade salmon paired with creamy avocado and crisp cucumber, all nestled in perfectly seasoned sushi rice and wrapped in a delicate nori sheet, these rolls bring together vibrant flavors and textures in every bite. The cone-shaped design makes them as fun to eat as they are to prepare, while soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a hint of wasabi provide the perfect finishing touch for dipping. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for an intimate sushi night at home or as an impressive appetizer for special occasions. With keywords like "homemade sushi," "easy hand roll recipe," and "sashimi-grade salmon," this dish is an SEO-friendly crowd-pleaser that tastes as good as it looks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi rice
- 1.25 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 6 ounces Salmon (sashimi-grade), finely sliced
- 3 whole Nori sheets
- 1 medium Avocado, peeled and sliced
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, julienned
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce, for serving
- 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger, for serving
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi, for serving
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.
Combine the rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water in a rice cooker, and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
While the rice is cooking, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar and salt dissolve. Let it cool slightly.
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture over the rice, and use a wooden spatula to gently fold the rice until the seasoning is evenly distributed. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature, covering it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
Cut the nori sheets in half crosswise, so you have six half-sheets for rolling.
Place a half-sheet of nori shiny side down on your palm with the longer side parallel to your hand.
Moisten your hands with water to prevent rice from sticking, and spread about 1/4 cup of cooled sushi rice onto the left half of the nori, leaving about 1 inch of the top edge uncovered.
Arrange a few slices of salmon, avocado, and cucumber diagonally across the rice.
Roll the nori from the bottom left corner to the top right corner, forming a cone shape. Use a couple of grains of rice as glue to seal the edge of the nori.
Repeat with remaining ingredients to make more hand rolls.
Serve the salmon hand rolls immediately with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a small dab of wasabi for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1029 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.9 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 4664 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 49.5 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 22.4 mcg | 112% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1980 mg | 42% | |
*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.
