How to Make Sushi Rolls with Japanese chef Atsuko Ikeda

crab meat

🥗Healthier: surimi

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Surimi is lower in calories, while cooked chicken is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

sushi rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while white rice is more economical.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: cooked sweet potato

Mashed avocado maintains creaminess, while sweet potato offers a unique flavor.

nori sheets

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: lettuce leaves

Rice paper is gluten-free and lighter, while lettuce is a fresh wrap alternative.

Introduce the dish and the chef.

Use half a sheet of nori and place it on a bamboo mat.

Wet your hands to prevent sticking.

Take a lemon-sized portion of sushi rice and spread it over the nori, leaving a blank space at the back.

Spread a tiny bit of wasabi in the center of the rice.

Place chives on top of the wasabi.

Add salmon on top of the chives.

Begin rolling using the bamboo mat, keeping the fillings in place.

Press down gently as you roll, ensuring the edge of the nori meets the rice.

Remove the bamboo mat and continue rolling until sealed.

Cut the roll into six pieces with a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean between cuts.

Introduce the California roll variation with avocado and spicy tuna.

Mix spicy tuna with mayonnaise in a bowl.

Place nori shiny side down and rough side up on the bamboo mat.

Wet your hands and take a portion of sushi rice to spread on the rough side of the nori.

Sprinkle black and white sesame seeds on the rice.

Flip the nori over so the rice is facing down.

Add long strips of cucumber, avocado, and spicy tuna mayo in the center of the roll.

Start rolling while keeping the fillings in place, pressing the top and sides to shape it squarely.

Cut the roll into eight pieces, first cutting in half and then into quarters for a nice color balance.

Sprinkle tobiko on top for added crunch and flavor.

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