Salmon Hand Roll

Elevate your sushi game with these easy and flavorful Salmon Hand Rolls, a perfect blend of fresh sashimi-grade salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber wrapped in a cone of seasoned sushi rice and savory nori. This hand roll recipe captures the essence of Japanese cuisine with its balance of textures and flavors, from the tender salmon to the subtly sweet vinegar-glazed rice. Ready in under an hour, these hand rolls are as fun to make as they are to eat, making them an ideal choice for an interactive dinner party or a casual weeknight meal. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a hint of wasabi for a complete sushi experience that’s both authentic and irresistibly delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 6 ounces Salmon (sashimi-grade), finely sliced
• 3 whole Nori sheets
• 1 medium Avocado, peeled and sliced
• 0.5 cup Cucumber, julienned
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce, for serving
• 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger, for serving
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water in a rice cooker, and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 3

While the rice is cooking, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar and salt dissolve. Let it cool slightly.

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture over the rice, and use a wooden spatula to gently fold the rice until the seasoning is evenly distributed. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature, covering it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.

Step 5

Cut the nori sheets in half crosswise, so you have six half-sheets for rolling.

Step 6

Place a half-sheet of nori shiny side down on your palm with the longer side parallel to your hand.

Step 7

Moisten your hands with water to prevent rice from sticking, and spread about 1/4 cup of cooled sushi rice onto the left half of the nori, leaving about 1 inch of the top edge uncovered.

Step 8

Arrange a few slices of salmon, avocado, and cucumber diagonally across the rice.

Step 9

Roll the nori from the bottom left corner to the top right corner, forming a cone shape. Use a couple of grains of rice as glue to seal the edge of the nori.

Step 10

Repeat with remaining ingredients to make more hand rolls.

Step 11

Serve the salmon hand rolls immediately with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a small dab of wasabi for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1058.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1029.0

Total Fat 45.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 93.6mg	0%
Sodium 4663.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 22.4g
Protein 49.5g	0%

Vitamin D 894.7IU	0%
Calcium 100.6mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1980.1mg	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: 39.8%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 41.2%