Jul 13 2026
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Panda Roll (r) Recipe

Inspired by Mambo Sushi
Time1h
Serves4

Crab, cucumber, spicy tuna smoked salmon, guacamole and jalapeño

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Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

Filling

Additional

Method

Preparing Sushi Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse and Cook

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker or pot and cook according to the rice cooker's instructions or bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Season the Rice

    Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl. In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt over low heat until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the rice with a spatula, being careful not to mash the grains. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Preparing Fillings

  1. 3

    Prepare Cucumber

    Peel and slice the cucumber into thin strips, approximately 1/4 inch wide.

  2. 4

    Prepare Spicy Tuna

    If not pre-prepared, mix diced raw tuna with spicy mayo (mayonnaise mixed with sriracha) to create the spicy tuna filling.

  3. 5

    Slice Jalapeño

    Wash and slice the jalapeño into thin rounds, removing seeds if you prefer less heat.

Rolling the Sushi

  1. 6

    Lay the Nori

    Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.

  2. 7

    Spread the Rice

    Wet your hands to prevent sticking. Take a handful of sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.

  3. 8

    Add Fillings

    In the center of the rice, add a line of crab meat, cucumber strips, spicy tuna, smoked salmon, a dollop of guacamole, and jalapeño slices.

  4. 9

    Roll the Sushi

    Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, pressing gently but firmly to keep the roll tight. Continue rolling until the nori edge seals to the rice.

  5. 10

    Slice the Roll

    Use a sharp, wet knife to slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean slices.

Serving

  1. 11

    Garnish and Serve

    Sprinkle sesame seeds over the sliced rolls and serve with soy sauce and wasabi on the side. Enjoy your Panda Roll!

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