Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsSurf RestaurantChili Garlic Rainbow Roll Recipe

Chili Garlic Rainbow Roll Recipe

Inspired by Surf Restaurant
Time45m
Serves2

cucumber, snow crab, scallion, tuna, avocado, salmon, yellowtail, chili garlic sauce, wasabi mayo

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Seafood

Sauces

Rice

Nori

Method

Preparation of Sushi Rice

  1. 1

    Cook the Sushi Rice

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions, typically using 1 cup of rice to 1.2 cups of water. Once cooked, let it cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Season the Rice

    In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice while it's still warm. Set aside to cool completely.

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Thinly slice the cucumber and avocado. Chop the scallions into thin strips.

  2. 4

    Prepare the Seafood

    If not already prepped, cut the tuna, salmon, and yellowtail into thin strips, similar in size to the cucumber.

Assembling the Rolls

  1. 5

    Lay Out Nori

    Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface. Lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the mat.

  2. 6

    Add Sushi Rice

    With wet hands, spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.

  3. 7

    Add Fillings

    In the center of the rice, place a few strips of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, snow crab, cucumber, avocado, and scallions. Drizzle with chili garlic sauce.

  4. 8

    Roll the Sushi

    Using the sushi mat, carefully roll the nori away from you, pressing gently to keep the roll tight. Seal the edge with a little water.

  5. 9

    Slice the Rolls

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

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve the Rolls

    Arrange the sliced rolls on a plate. Serve with wasabi mayo on the side for dipping.

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