Avocado Roll (Sushi Vegetable Roll)

Avocado rolls on a speckled plate with chopsticks.

Avocado Roll (Sushi Vegetable Roll)

Forego the expensive raw fish and make this delicious and inexpensive Avocado Roll! This avocado sushi roll recipe is filled with creamy avocado and wrapped in seasoned sushi rice. You'll love making sushi roll recipes at home!

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Asian

Keyword Sushi Recipe

Prep Time 15

Sushi Rice 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings Rolls

Calories 612kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $6

Equipment

Bamboo Mat

Ingredients

½ Batch sushi rice *Note 1
2 dried nori sheets, cut in half
1½ tbsp sesame seeds
1 Avocado, ¼-½" slices

Instructions

Sushi Rice (Stovetop or Rice Cooker):

Make a batch of sushi rice before proceeding to the next step.
½ Batch sushi rice

Sushi Roll:

If you have a sushi mat, make sure to wrap it in plastic before rolling or place in a large Ziploc bag. If you don’t have a mat, just use plastic wrap.
Place a sheet of nori rough side up on a cutting board. Wet your hands with cold water (it will help prevent the rice from sticking to your hands) and evenly spread 1/2 cup of rice from edge to edge. Make sure not to compact the rice too much or it will become mushy.
2 dried nori sheets, cut in half
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice.
1½ tbsp sesame seeds
For a rice-outside roll, flip the nori over so the rice is facing down. For an inside out roll, leave the rice facing up. Inside out rolls are recommended for beginners as they are easier to roll and seal.
Place a few slices of avocado in a straight line on the side closest to you.
1 Avocado, ¼-½" slices
Starting at the side closest to you, roll the nori tightly around the fillings. If it's too lose the fillings will fall out, so make sure to get a good firm grip on it as you roll. Gently unroll the bamboo mat and set aside.
Use a very sharp knife to cut 1” pieces of sushi. Running the knife under cold water between cuts (without drying it) can help prevent the rice from sticking to it.
Repeat steps 2-6 with the remaining three rolls. Top with sesame seeds and serve. Sushi is best served immediately.

Notes

Note 1 - Short grain sushi rice is the key to great sushi! You cannot substitute long grain rice or another short grain rice. You can find sushi rice in the international aisle of most grocery stores.

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