The Atomic Roll Recipe
Spicy tuna, yellowtail, avocado, habanero cream cheese, jalapeño, tobiko, sriracha, eel sauce, spicy aioli, and atomic sauce.
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Ingredients
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Sushi Filling
Sauces
Sushi Rice
Nori
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse and Cook Rice
Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions.
- 2
Season Rice
Once cooked, transfer rice to a bowl. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Gently fold this mixture into the warm rice. Allow to cool.
Prepare Fillings
- 3
Slice Avocado and Yellowtail
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice into thin strips. Slice yellowtail fillet into thin strips.
- 4
Prepare Spicy Tuna
Mix the spicy tuna mix with a touch of sriracha for added heat if desired.
Assemble Rolls
- 5
Lay Out Nori
Place a nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat.
- 6
Spread Sushi Rice
Wet your hands and take a handful of prepared sushi rice, spreading it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.
- 7
Add Fillings
Layer the spicy tuna mix, yellowtail, avocado slices, jalapeño slices, and habanero cream cheese across the center of the rice.
- 8
Roll the Sushi
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, pressing gently to form a tight roll. Wet the edge of the nori with water to seal the roll.
- 9
Cut the Roll
Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into 6-8 pieces, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts.
Serve
- 10
Plate the Sushi
Arrange the sushi pieces on a plate and drizzle with eel sauce, spicy aioli, and atomic sauce. Garnish with tobiko on top.
- 11
Enjoy
Serve immediately with extra sriracha on the side for those who like more heat.
