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Easy Fresh Cucumber Avocado Sushi Rolls Recipe Without Special Equipment

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A simple and approachable recipe for fresh cucumber avocado sushi rolls that requires no special sushi tools, perfect for a light, healthy meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (185 g) sushi rice, rinsed and cooked
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large ripe but firm avocado, sliced thinly
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into long thin strips
  • 4 full nori sheets, toasted
  • Soy sauce, for serving (low-sodium optional)
  • Wasabi and pickled ginger, optional

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup (185 g) sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook rice in a rice cooker or pot with 1¼ cups (300 ml) water. Once done, let it rest covered for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the warm rice using a wooden spoon or spatula. Spread rice on a wide plate or shallow dish to cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes).
  3. Peel and slice 1 ripe but firm avocado into thin strips. Peel and cut 1 medium cucumber into long, thin sticks (about ¼ inch / 6 mm thick). Pat dry with a paper towel to avoid excess moisture.
  4. Lay one nori sheet shiny side down on a clean surface. Place a large piece of plastic wrap on top of the nori to help with rolling.
  5. Wet your fingers with water to prevent sticking. Take about ¾ cup (140 g) of seasoned rice and spread evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) gap at the top edge for sealing.
  6. Arrange a few slices of avocado and cucumber horizontally across the rice, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the bottom edge.
  7. Using the plastic wrap, lift the edge nearest you and roll it tightly over the filling. Press gently but firmly to keep the roll compact. Continue rolling until the seam is sealed without rice spilling out. If needed, wet the bare nori edge to help it stick.
  8. Using a sharp, wet knife, slice the roll into 6-8 even pieces. Clean the knife between cuts to keep slices neat.
  9. Arrange the rolls on a plate with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

Notes

Wet your fingers when handling rice to prevent sticking. Use plastic wrap as a sushi rolling mat substitute. Let the rice cool to room temperature before assembling. Clean and wet the knife between slices for neat cuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container with a damp paper towel and consume within 24 hours for best freshness.

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Keywords: sushi, cucumber avocado sushi, easy sushi rolls, homemade sushi, vegan sushi, gluten-free sushi, fresh sushi rolls

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