Auntie Lei’s Aloha Roll Recipe
Spicy Tuna – Cucumber – Yellowtail – Salmon – Avocado – Garlic Ponzu
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Ingredients
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Sushi Fillings
Garlic Ponzu Sauce
Sushi Rice
Nori Sheets
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Cook the rice
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 2
Season the rice
Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved, then fold into the warm rice. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Make Garlic Ponzu Sauce
- 3
Combine ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, citrus juice, minced garlic, mirin, and sesame oil until well combined.
Assemble Aloha Roll
- 4
Prepare the roll
On a bamboo sushi mat, place a sheet of nori, shiny side down. Wet your hands, then spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- 5
- 6
Roll tightly
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori away from you, pressing gently to form a tight roll. Seal the edge with a bit of water.
- 7
Slice and serve
Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Drizzle with garlic ponzu sauce before serving.