Firecracker Roll Recipe
Fresh salmon, avocado inside, topped with fresh salmon & hot sauce
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Sushi Ingredients
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Place the sushi rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 2
Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed sushi rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
- 3
Season the Rice
In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Assemble Firecracker Roll
- 4
Prepare the Nori
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface. Lay a nori sheet, shiny side down, on the mat.
- 5
Spread the Rice
Wet your hands to prevent sticking, and take a handful of sushi rice, spreading it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of nori at the top edge.
- 6
Add Fillings
Slice the avocado and lay it down the center of the rice. Add half of the fresh salmon fillet on top of the avocado.
- 7
Roll the Sushi
Using the bamboo mat, carefully lift the edge of the mat closest to you and start rolling it away from you, pressing gently to form a tight roll. Once fully rolled, wet the top edge of the nori to seal the sushi.
- 8
Slice the Roll
Using a sharp knife, slice the sushi roll into 6-8 equal pieces, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to keep it clean.
- 9
Top with Salmon and Sauce
Slice the remaining fresh salmon fillet into thin pieces and place them on top of the sliced roll. Drizzle hot sauce over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
