Tuna Avocado Roll
Dive into the fresh, vibrant flavors of a homemade Tuna Avocado Roll—an elegant sushi recipe that’s as satisfying to make as it is to eat. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts or novice chefs, this recipe features tender slices of fresh tuna paired with creamy avocado and delicately seasoned sushi rice, all wrapped in crisp nori sheets. With step-by-step instructions for preparing the rice and rolling the sushi, this dish turns your kitchen into a sushi restaurant. Served alongside soy sauce, fiery wasabi, and refreshing pickled ginger, the Tuna Avocado Roll makes an ideal appetizer or light meal that showcases simple yet sophisticated ingredients. Prepare to impress with this sushi classic that’s both nourishing and packed with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi rice
- 1.5 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 sheets Nori sheets
- 0.25 pound Fresh tuna
- 1 whole Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi
- 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 1.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Then, gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice using a spatula. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
Thinly slice the fresh tuna into strips approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, peel, and then cut into thin strips.
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and position a nori sheet on it, shiny side down.
With damp fingers, evenly spread a half-cup of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.
Arrange half of the tuna slices and half of the avocado strips over the rice.
Starting at the bottom edge, use the bamboo mat to roll the sushi tightly, pressing firmly as you go until fully rolled. Seal the edge by moistening the uncovered nori with a little water.
Repeat the process with the second nori sheet.
Using a sharp, moistened knife, cut each roll into 6-8 pieces.
Serve the tuna avocado rolls with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
778 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 2727 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.8 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 39.1 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.4 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1652 mg | 35% | |
*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.
