Cucumber Sushi
A light and refreshing dish combining crisp cucumbers and sushi rice, perfect for a healthy snack or appetizer.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Seaweed sheets nori
- Sesame seeds optional
- Soy sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions.
- In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt; stir until dissolved.
- Once the rice is cooked, mix it with the vinegar mixture gently.
- Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
- Slice the cucumber lengthwise into thin strips.
- Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.
- Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small border at the top.
- Arrange the cucumber strips across the middle of the rice.
- Roll the sushi tightly using the mat, applying gentle pressure.
- Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 3g