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Avocado and Cucumber Hand Roll

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Ingredients

  • 4 sheets of nori (seaweed)
  • 2 cups of sushi rice, cooked
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 English cucumber, julienned
  • Soy sauce, for serving
  • Wasabi, for serving
  • Pickled ginger, for serving

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Avocado and Cucumber Hand Roll

Created by: Howcan Team

Ingredients

  • 4 sheets of nori (seaweed)
  • 2 cups of sushi rice, cooked
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 English cucumber, julienned
  • Soy sauce, for serving
  • Wasabi, for serving
  • Pickled ginger, for serving

Instructions

  • Place a sheet of nori on a clean, dry surface, shiny side down.
  • Moisten your hands with water to prevent the rice from sticking, then place 1/2 cup of sushi rice on the nori and spread it evenly, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
  • Place a few slices of avocado and a handful of julienned cucumber in the center of the rice.
  • Roll the nori from the bottom, using a bamboo mat or your hands to shape it into a cone.
  • Moisten the top border of the nori with a little water to seal the hand roll.
  • Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 4 hand rolls.
  • Serve the hand rolls with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
  • Enjoy your delicious avocado and cucumber hand rolls!
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Japanese

The history of the hand roll with avocado and cucumber can be traced back to the fusion of traditional Japanese sushi with California cuisine in the 1970s. This innovative twist on the classic hand roll was popularized by sushi chefs in Los Angeles, who incorporated creamy avocado and refreshing cucumber to create a unique and flavorful variation. Today, this delectable hand roll can be found in sushi restaurants across the globe, with some of the best versions hailing from renowned sushi establishments in cities like Los Angeles, Tokyo, and New York. The key to a perfect hand roll with avocado and cucumber lies in the freshness of the ingredients and the skillful rolling technique, ensuring a delightful combination of textures and flavors in every bite. Whether enjoyed as a light snack or part of a sushi feast, this hand roll continues to delight sushi enthusiasts with its delightful blend of traditional and contemporary flavors.

15 min

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4 hand rolls

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180 calories

Instructions

  • Place a sheet of nori on a clean, dry surface, shiny side down.
  • Moisten your hands with water to prevent the rice from sticking, then place 1/2 cup of sushi rice on the nori and spread it evenly, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
  • Place a few slices of avocado and a handful of julienned cucumber in the center of the rice.
  • Roll the nori from the bottom, using a bamboo mat or your hands to shape it into a cone.
  • Moisten the top border of the nori with a little water to seal the hand roll.
  • Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 4 hand rolls.
  • Serve the hand rolls with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
  • Enjoy your delicious avocado and cucumber hand rolls!
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