Temaki Salmon
Dive into the art of Japanese hand-rolled sushi with this vibrant and easy-to-make Temaki Salmon recipe! Perfect for sushi enthusiasts and beginners alike, this recipe combines tender strips of fresh salmon fillet, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and flavorful sushi rice seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Wrapped in crunchy nori sheets and sprinkled with sesame seeds, each cone-shaped roll is an irresistible fusion of textures and tastes. Ready in under an hour, Temaki Salmon is an interactive dish that’s perfect for DIY sushi nights, family dinners, or casual gatherings. Serve it with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for that authentic sushi experience. A delightful showcase of fresh ingredients, this recipe proves that sushi-making can be both fun and accessible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Sushi rice
- 2.5 cups Water
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 6 whole sheets Nori sheets
- 300 grams Fresh salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi
- 50 grams Pickled ginger
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.
Combine the rinsed sushi rice and 2.5 cups of water in a rice cooker. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions, or bring to a boil in a saucepan over high heat, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat until sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture evenly over the rice and gently fold it in with a wooden paddle or spatula. Allow the seasoned rice to cool to room temperature.
Cut the fresh salmon fillet into strips about 1 cm wide and 5 cm long, ensuring all bones and skin are removed.
Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin strips approximately the same size as the salmon.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh from the skin. Slice it into thin strips.
Cut the nori sheets in half to make 12 rectangles, which will be used for wrapping the temaki.
To assemble a temaki roll, take a half sheet of nori, shiny side down, and place it on a flat surface. Put a small handful of sushi rice on one end of the nori. Lightly spread the rice over one-third of the nori, leaving space at the top and bottom edges.
Lay a piece of salmon, a slice of avocado, and a few strips of cucumber on top of the rice. Add a pinch of sesame seeds.
Optional: Spread a small amount of wasabi on the ingredients if desired.
Fold the nori into a cone shape, starting with the rice-filled corner, and roll towards the opposite edge. Seal the edge with a grain of rice or a dab of water if needed.
Serve each temaki roll with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 702 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.1 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 406 mg | 9% | |
*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.
