Tuna Sushi Roll

Elevate your sushi night with these fresh and flavorful Tuna Sushi Rolls, a classic Japanese delicacy you can now master at home. Made with perfectly seasoned sushi rice, tender sushi-grade tuna, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, this recipe is a balance of vibrant flavors and contrasting textures. Wrapped in nori seaweed and expertly rolled with the help of a bamboo mat, these homemade sushi rolls bring restaurant-quality elegance to your table. They’re surprisingly simple to prepare, with a step-by-step process perfect for beginners or seasoned sushi enthusiasts. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for an authentic experience that’s ideal for entertaining or a sophisticated dinner for two. Try making these delectable sushi rolls today and impress with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 ounces Sushi-grade tuna
• 4 sheets Nori seaweed sheets
• 1 small Cucumber
• 0.5 Avocado
• 0 as needed for serving Soy sauce
• 0 as needed for serving Wasabi
• 0 as needed for serving Pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.

Step 2

In a rice cooker or saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with 1.25 cups water. Cook according to your rice cooker's instructions, or if using a saucepan, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 18-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Step 3

While the rice is cooking, mix 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt in a small bowl until dissolved.

Step 4

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl, gently fold in the vinegar mixture while the rice is still warm, using a wooden spoon. Cool the rice to room temperature.

Step 5

Slice 4 ounces of sushi-grade tuna into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick and 3 inches long.

Step 6

Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin strips, about the same size as the tuna.

Step 7

Cut half an avocado into thin slices.

Step 8

Place a bamboo sushi rolling mat on a clean workspace. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap over it, then place a sheet of nori on top, shiny side down.

Step 9

With dampened fingers, spread about 1/4 of the sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.

Step 10

Arrange a few strips of tuna, cucumber, and avocado across the center of the rice.

Step 11

Using the bamboo mat, roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to form a tight roll. Seal the edge with a little water.

Step 12

Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more rolls.

Step 13

With a sharp, wet knife, cut each roll into 6-8 pieces.

Step 14

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(853.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	628.1

Total Fat 12.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 44.2mg	0%
Sodium 1553.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 37.8g	0%

Vitamin D 77.1IU	0%
Calcium 92.4mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 1259.4mg	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: 18.1%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 57.5%