Description
The Alaska roll is a fresh, elegant sushi roll filled with cucumber and avocado, then topped with silky salmon. A clean, satisfying dish that’s perfect for sushi night at home.
Ingredients
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1 sheet nori
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¾ cup cooked sushi rice
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2–3 slices sashimi-grade salmon
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3–4 avocado strips
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3–4 cucumber matchsticks
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1 tbsp rice vinegar + 1 tsp sugar + pinch salt (for rice seasoning)
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Optional: 1 tbsp cream cheese
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Sesame seeds or scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
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Season cooked rice with vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let cool.
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Place nori on bamboo mat with plastic wrap. Add rice, flip so rice is down.
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Add cucumber, avocado, and optional cream cheese along the bottom.
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Roll tightly, sealing the edge with water.
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Lay salmon slices on top. Cover with plastic wrap and shape using the mat.
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Slice into 6–8 pieces with a wet, sharp knife.
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Garnish and serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Notes
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Use only sashimi-grade salmon
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Keep your hands and knife wet to prevent sticking
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Try topping with spicy mayo for variation
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
Nutrition
- Calories: ~330 per roll