Sushi Roll with Fried Onions

Elevate your sushi night with this show-stopping Sushi Roll with Fried Onions! This recipe combines the creamy richness of avocado, the crisp freshness of cucumber, and the smoky indulgence of salmon—all wrapped in tender sushi rice and crisp nori sheets. But the real star is the topping: a generous garnish of crispy fried onions that adds a bold, golden crunch to every bite. Perfectly seasoned sushi rice is paired with classic condiments like soy sauce, pickled ginger, and fiery wasabi for a complete flavor experience. Whether you're a sushi-making pro or trying it for the first time, this recipe is your gateway to restaurant-quality sushi at home. Easy to prepare in just 50 minutes and perfect for sharing with friends or a fun dinner for four, this sushi roll is sure to wow your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Sushi rice
• 2 cups Water
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 Nori sheets
• 1 Avocado
• 1 Cucumber
• 8 ounces Smoked salmon
• 0.5 cup Fried onions
• 0 to taste Soy sauce
• 0 to serve Pickled ginger
• 0 to serve Wasabi

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine it with 2 cups of water in a rice cooker or saucepan.

Step 2

Cook the rice according to the rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes on low heat if using a saucepan.

Step 3

While the rice is cooking, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl and stir until dissolved.

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over the rice, folding to combine without crushing the grains. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Peel and pit the avocado, then cut it into thin slices. Slice the cucumber lengthwise into thin strips.

Step 6

Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and place a sheet of plastic wrap on top. Lay a sheet of nori on the plastic wrap, shiny side down.

Step 7

With damp hands, spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about a 1/2 inch border at the top edge.

Step 8

About a third of the way up the rice, layer slices of avocado, cucumber strips, and smoked salmon.

Step 9

Carefully lift the bamboo mat edge closest to you and begin to roll the nori over the filling, using the mat to press gently and shape the roll.

Step 10

Roll until you reach the border without rice, and moisten this edge with a little water to seal the roll.

Step 11

Gently remove the roll from the bamboo mat and slice into 1-inch pieces using a sharp, damp knife.

Step 12

Sprinkle fried onions evenly on top of each roll to add a delightful crunch.

Step 13

Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make additional rolls.

Step 14

Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1536.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1125.8

Total Fat 33.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
Cholesterol 52.2mg	0%
Sodium 6492.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 66.1g	0%

Vitamin D 1551.3IU	0%
Calcium 193.6mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 2189.7mg	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: 26.7%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 50.0%