Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (400g) short-grain sushi rice
  • 2 1/4 cups (530ml) water
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt
  • 12 oz (340g) salmon fillet, skin removed
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 2 tbsp (30g) Japanese mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Sriracha
  • 4 sheets (40g) nori
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 medium (150g) cucumber, julienned
  • 1 ripe (150g) avocado, sliced into strips

Instructions:

  1. Wash the sushi rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine rice and water in a rice cooker. Once cooked, let it steam for 10 minutes.
  3. While the rice is hot, gently fold in the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt using a slicing motion. Let it cool to room temperature.
  4. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillet with salt and pepper.
  5. Sear the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until edges are golden and the center is opaque.
  6. Allow salmon to cool slightly, flake into small chunks in a bowl, and stir in Japanese mayo and Sriracha until creamy.
  7. Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat. Spread a thin, even layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
  8. Lay a strip of cream cheese, 3-4 strips of cucumber, a slice of avocado, and a spoonful of the salmon mayo mixture across the center of the rice.
  9. Using the mat, roll tightly over the fillings, applying firm, even pressure.
  10. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts. Slice the roll into eight pieces.