Alaskan Roll Sushi

The Alaskan Roll is a fresh and flavorful sushi roll featuring salmon, avocado, and cucumber, wrapped in sushi rice and nori. Often topped with additional slices of salmon or a drizzle of spicy mayo, this sushi roll is light, creamy, and perfect for seafood lovers. Whether made as a traditional maki roll or with an inside-out presentation, the Alaskan Roll is a delicious, easy-to-make sushi favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 cups sushi rice, cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar
• 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
• 8 ounces fresh salmon (sashimi-grade), thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, thinly sliced
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons spicy mayo (optional)
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce, for dipping
• Wasabi and pickled ginger, for serving

Directions

1. Prepare the Rice: Cook sushi rice according to package instructions and season with rice vinegar. Let cool to room temperature.
2. Assemble the Roll:
3. Place a nori sheet on a sushi mat, rough side up.
4. Spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving ½ inch at the top for sealing.
5. Lay salmon, avocado, and cucumber in the center of the rice.
6. Roll the Sushi:
7. Using the sushi mat, gently roll the nori over the filling, applying light pressure.
8. Seal the roll with a bit of water along the edge.
9. Slice & Serve:
10. Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into 8 even pieces.
11. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or top with additional salmon if desired.
12. Garnish & Enjoy: Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger, and spicy mayo for dipping.