Sushi Rolls with a Twist

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 cup sushi rice (uncooked)
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 nori sheets
• 1 avocado, thinly sliced
• 1 mango, thinly sliced
• 1/2 lb spicy tuna, cooked and shredded
• 2 tbsp eel sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions.
2. 2.In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over low heat until the sugar and salt dissolve.
3. 3.Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Stir to combine.
4. 4.Place a sheet of nori on a sushi mat or piece of plastic wrap.
5. 5.Spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
6. 6.Arrange the avocado, mango, and spicy tuna in a line across the rice.
7. 7.Using the mat or plastic wrap, roll the sushi tightly from the bottom to the top.
8. 8.Slice the sushi into pieces and serve with eel sauce and sesame seeds.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightTo make the sushi rice easier to work with, wet your hands with water before handling.
• chevron_rightIf you don't have a sushi mat, a piece of plastic wrap works just as well.
• chevron_rightMake sure to use a sharp knife when slicing the sushi for clean cuts.