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Ingredients
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Yam Roll
Avocado Roll
Method
Yam Roll
- 1
Prepare the Yam
Peel and cut the yam into thick slices. Boil in salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and let cool, then cut into long strips.
- 2
Cook the Sushi Rice
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the rice, and let it cool.
- 3
Assemble the Yam Roll
Lay a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice on the nori, leaving a small border at the top. Place yam strips along the middle, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and roll tightly. Slice into 6 pieces.
Avocado Roll
- 4
Prepare the Avocado
Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it into thin strips.
- 5
Cook the Sushi Rice
Use leftover sushi rice from the yam roll. If needed, mix fresh sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- 6
Assemble the Avocado Roll
Lay another nori sheet on the sushi mat. Spread sushi rice evenly, leaving a border. Place avocado slices and cucumber strips in the center, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and roll tightly. Slice into 8 pieces.
