Sandy Daza's Japanese convenience store-inspired holiday recipes | Casa Daza

raw fish

🥗Healthier: cooked shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is budget-friendly and can be used in various sushi rolls.

sushi rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Regular rice is often less expensive and can be used in place of sushi rice.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta cheese can provide a similar creaminess at a lower cost.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumber

Sliced cucumber adds crunch and is more affordable.

Prepare sushi rice according to package instructions and let cool.

Cut nori sheets into halves or quarters for easier handling.

Slice raw fish, avocado, cucumber, and carrot into thin strips.

Lay a nori sheet shiny side down on a clean surface.

Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a border at the top.

Place a few strips of fish, avocado, cucumber, and carrot in the center of the rice.

Drizzle a small amount of soy sauce over the fillings.

Sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions on top of the fillings.

Fold the bottom of the nori over the fillings and roll it up tightly towards the top edge.

Seal the edge of the nori with a little water to hold it together.

Repeat the process with remaining ingredients to make additional rolls.

Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

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