George's Sushi

Experience the art of homemade sushi with "George's Sushi," a fresh and flavorful recipe perfect for seafood lovers and sushi enthusiasts alike. Featuring sushi-grade salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber wrapped in perfectly seasoned sushi rice and nori, this recipe brings authentic Japanese cuisine right to your kitchen. Learn the secret to shiny, restaurant-quality rice by fanning it to perfection, and master the rolling technique with a bamboo mat for beautifully compact sushi rolls. Ready in under an hour, "George's Sushi" is ideal for dinner parties or a creative date night at home. Serve with soy sauce, a dab of wasabi, and pickled ginger for a sushi experience that rivals your favorite restaurant. Packed with vibrant flavors and textures, this recipe makes sushi-making both approachable and enjoyable.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sushi rice
• 2.5 cups Water
• 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 5 whole Nori sheets
• 200 grams Fresh salmon (sushi-grade)
• 1 whole Cucumber
• 1 whole Avocado
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi
• 50 grams Pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear, removing excess starch.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once cooked, allow the rice to sit for 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat gently until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 4

Transfer the cooked rice to a large wooden or glass bowl. Gradually pour the vinegar mixture over the rice while folding it gently with a wooden spatula. Cool the rice completely while fanning it to give it a shiny appearance.

Step 5

Place a nori sheet, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat. Wet your hands with water and spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.

Step 6

Slice the salmon, cucumber, and avocado into thin strips approximately 1/4 inch thick.

Step 7

Lay a few strips of salmon, cucumber, and avocado horizontally across the center of the rice-covered nori.

Step 8

Using the bamboo mat, roll the sushi tightly starting from the edge closest to you. Apply gentle but firm pressure to form a compact roll. Seal the edge by moistening the border of the nori with water.

Step 9

Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to create five sushi rolls.

Step 10

Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6 to 8 bite-sized pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean slices.

Step 11

Serve the sushi pieces on a platter with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1852.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1449.0

Total Fat 51.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 110mg	0%
Sodium 5409.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 183.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 32.0g
Protein 65.3g	0%

Vitamin D 1052IU	0%
Calcium 221.4mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 2566.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.6%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 50.4%