Cucumbers are hollowed out and topped with sushi rice, salmon, and avocado in these cute sushi boats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 1 (3-oz.) package cold-smoked salmon
- 1 avocado,
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- soy sauce, furikake rice seasoning, Kewpie mayonnaise, prepared wasabi, and/or pickled ginger,
Directions
Step 1
Rinse rice in a sieve under cold water until water runs clear, about 1 minute. Bring rice and water to a boil over medium-high heat in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, covered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk together vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until sugar and salt dissolve. Drizzle vinegar mixture over hot rice; gently fold in. Cover surface of rice with a damp paper towel; let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
Step 3
Halve cucumbers lengthwise, then cut each half crosswise into 4 equal pieces (for a total of 16 pieces). Trim a thin slice from the peel side of each piece (so the pieces will sit flat). Scoop out seeds from each piece, leaving a 1/3-inch border. Spoon 1 to 11/2 Tbsp. rice into each cucumber piece, then use damp hands to compact rice. Top each with salmon and avocado. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step 4
Serve with soy sauce, furikake, Kewpie mayonnaise, wasabi, and/or ginger.
Cook’s Note:
Look for specialty toppings?like furikake or Kewpie mayonnaise in the international section of the grocery store or at an Asian market.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 278 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat3g | 13% |
Cholesterol5mg | 2% |
Sodium774mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber7g | 27% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C13mg | 64% |
Calcium47mg | 4% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium689mg | 15% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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