Rainbow Roll Recipe
Tuna, salmon, prawn, egg, snapper & avocado draped on a California roll
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Sushi Fillings
Assembly
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
- 2
Cook the Rice
Combine rinsed sushi rice and water in a rice cooker. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions.
- 3
Season the Rice
In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat until dissolved. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a bowl and fold in the vinegar mixture. Let it cool.
Prepare Fillings
- 4
Slice Fillings
While the rice is cooling, slice the fresh tuna, salmon, snapper, and avocado. Prepare the cooked prawns and make a thin omelette, then slice it.
Assemble Rainbow Rolls
- 5
Lay Nori
Place a nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat.
- 6
Add Rice
Wet your hands and take a handful of sushi rice, spreading it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top.
- 7
Layer Fillings
Arrange a line of tuna, salmon, prawn, snapper, omelette, and avocado across the center of the rice.
- 8
Roll the Sushi
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to keep it tight. Seal the edge with a little water.
- 9
Cut the Roll
Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 6 to 8 pieces, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts.
Serve
- 10
Plate and Enjoy
Serve the rainbow rolls on a plate with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side.
