Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe MonroeNami Lake Nona Recipe

Nami Lake Nona Recipe

Inspired by The Monroe
Time1h
Serves4

Offers high-end, Japanese-leaning fare curated by chefs Freddy Money and Jason Belliveau.

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Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

Fish and Fillings

Sauces and Garnishes

Method

Preparing Sushi Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    In a rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice and water. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions.

  3. 3

    Season the Rice

    Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold the vinegar mixture into the rice while fanning it to cool.

Preparing Fish and Fillings

  1. 4

    Slice the Fish

    Using a sharp knife, slice the fresh tuna and salmon into thin strips.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it into thin strips. Peel and julienne the cucumber into long, thin strips.

Assembling Sushi Rolls

  1. 6

    Lay out the Nori

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

  2. 7

    Spread the Sushi Rice

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

  3. 8

    Add Fillings

    Arrange the fish, avocado, and cucumber in a line across the center of the rice.

  4. 9

    Roll the Sushi

    Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to form a tight roll. Seal the edge of the nori with a little water.

  5. 10

    Slice the Rolls

    Using a sharp, wet knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Clean the knife between cuts for clean edges.

Serving

  1. 11

    Plate the Sushi

    Arrange the sushi rolls on a serving platter. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

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