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Alaska Sushi Roll

A refreshing sushi roll filled with crab, avocado, and cucumber, topped with silky salmon slices for a beautiful presentation and delicious bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Japanese short-grain white rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar mirin
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 sheet nori cut in half
  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • ½ cup Alaskan crab meat or imitation crab
  • 1 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • 8 thin slices of salmon
  • ½ cucumber cut into strips
  • 1 avocado cut into strips
  • Pickled ginger for serving

Method
 

  1. Rinse rice until water runs clear, drain, and cook with water.
  2. Mix vinegars, sugar, and salt. Stir gently into rice, let cool.
  3. Mix crab with mayonnaise.
  4. Cover bamboo mat with plastic wrap and place half nori sheet on top.
  5. Spread rice evenly, then flip sheet rice-side down.
  6. Add crab mix, avocado, and cucumber strips along bottom edge.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/alaska-sushi-roll/

Notes

  • Keep hands and knife damp to prevent rice from sticking.
  • Optional: Serve with soy sauce and wasabi for dipping.
  • For variety, substitute smoked salmon for a different flavor profile.