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:
- Wash the sushi rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine rice and water in a rice cooker. Once cooked, let it steam for 10 minutes.
- While the rice is hot, gently fold in the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt using a slicing motion. Let it cool to room temperature.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillet with salt and pepper.
- Sear the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until edges are golden and the center is opaque.
- Allow salmon to cool slightly, flake into small chunks in a bowl, and stir in Japanese mayo and Sriracha until creamy.
- 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.
- 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.
- Using the mat, roll tightly over the fillings, applying firm, even pressure.
- Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts. Slice the roll into eight pieces.