Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (400g) short-grain sushi rice
  • 2 ½ cups (600ml) water
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt
  • 4 oz (115g) full-fat cream cheese
  • 4 oz (115g) smoked salmon
  • 1 large (150g) avocado
  • 4 sheets (approx. 20g each) roasted nori
  • 2 tbsp (30g) toasted sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15g) pickled ginger
  • 1 tsp (5g) wasabi paste

Instructions:

  1. Wash the rice in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. Cook rice according to package instructions. While still hot, fold in the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt using a slicing motion with the paddle.
  3. Spread the rice on a flat tray and let it reach room temperature until it is glossy and tacky.
  4. Wrap your bamboo mat in plastic wrap to prevent sticking.
  5. Place a nori sheet on the mat. Wet your hands, then spread a thin, even layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch (2.5cm) border of bare nori at the top edge.
  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice, then flip the nori sheet over so the rice is face-down on the plastic for an inside-out roll.
  7. Arrange a strip of cream cheese, smoked salmon, and sliced avocado across the center of the nori.