SUSHI Rolls / HOMEMADE SUSHI / THE LADY CHEF / TLC

raw fish

🥗Healthier: cooked shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

sushi rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

White rice is less expensive and easy to find.

nori sheets

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: cabbage leaves

Cabbage leaves are a budget-friendly substitute.

fish roe

🥗Healthier: chopped olives

💰Cheaper: mashed avocado

Mashed avocado provides a creamy texture at a lower cost.

Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Cook sushi rice according to package instructions, then let cool.

Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until dissolved; fold into cooled rice.

Place a nori sheet on a bamboo mat, shiny side down.

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

Layer avocado, cucumber, carrot, crab meat, shrimp, tuna, and salmon across the rice.

Using the mat, roll the sushi tightly away from you, pressing gently.

Seal the edge of the nori with a little water.

Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces with a sharp knife.

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top if desired.

Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

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