Super Lion King Roll Recipe
Inside: Crab Meat, Avocado Top: Baked Salmon, Creamy Sauce, Masago, Sesame Seeds
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Ingredients
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Inside Ingredients
Top Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Sushi Rice
- 1
Cook the Sushi Rice
Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool slightly.
- 2
Season the Rice
In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt until dissolved. Fold this mixture into the cooked sushi rice while it's still warm. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
Prepare Filling
Prepare Salmon Topping
- 5
Bake the Salmon
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place 200g of salmon fillet on a baking sheet, season with salt, and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through. Once done, flake the salmon into small pieces.
- 6
Make the Creamy Sauce
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon of sriracha sauce. Mix well and set aside.
Assemble the Roll
- 7
Roll the Sushi
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface. Lay a nori sheet shiny side down on the mat. With wet hands, spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- 8
Add Filling
In the center of the rice, layer the crab meat and avocado slices.
- 9
Roll it Up
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, pressing gently but firmly. Roll until the nori edge sticks to the rice.
- 10
Cut the Roll
Using a sharp, wet knife, cut the roll into 6-8 pieces.
Finish and Serve
- 11
Top the Roll
Place the pieces of sushi on a serving plate. Top each piece with flaked baked salmon, a drizzle of the creamy sauce, and a sprinkle of masago and sesame seeds.
- 12
Garnish and Serve
Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi if desired.
