Kabuki

Discover the art of making "Kabuki," a vibrant homemade sushi roll that brings the flavors of a Japanese sushi bar straight to your kitchen. Perfect for sushi lovers, this recipe combines tender, fresh tuna, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, rolled in seasoned sushi rice and toasted nori sheets. A touch of sesame seeds adds a nutty crunch, while a blend of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt perfectly balances the rice. These hand-rolled delights are easy to craft with a bamboo sushi mat and pair wonderfully with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for dipping. Ideal for a fun dinner or an impressive party platter, this easy sushi recipe is sure to transport your taste buds to Japan.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups sushi rice
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 pieces nori sheets
• 1 cup fresh tuna
• 1 small cucumber
• 1 large avocado
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon wasabi
• 0.25 cup pickled ginger
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 optional bamboo sushi mat

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions or in a rice cooker.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt over low heat until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Cut the fresh tuna into thin strips. Peel, seed, and julienne the cucumber. Slice the avocado into thin strips and set aside.

Step 4

Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat (shiny side down). With wet hands, spread a thin, even layer of cooled sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top edge.

Step 5

Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the rice. Flip the nori sheet over so the rice is facing down.

Step 6

Arrange the tuna, cucumber, and avocado in a line across the center of the nori sheet.

Step 7

Using the bamboo mat, roll the sushi tightly starting from the edge closest to you. Gently press to shape the roll, then seal the edge of the nori with a dab of water.

Step 8

Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 6-8 pieces. Clean the knife blade with a damp cloth between cuts for neat slices.

Step 9

Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce, a small dab of wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1188.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1447.7

Total Fat 52.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8g
Cholesterol 91.3mg	0%
Sodium 3711.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 78.6g	0%

Vitamin D 545.7IU	0%
Calcium 155.0mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 2885.4mg	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: 32.8%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 45.6%