Cucumber Sushi Rolls Recipe
Cucumber sushi rolls are a fresh, healthy, and easy-to-make sushi option featuring crisp cucumber, sticky sushi rice, and flavorful nori. These rolls are a great vegetarian and low-calorie alternative to traditional sushi, perfect for a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (for the rice)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 rolls (24 pieces)
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the sushi rolls:
1 cucumber (Japanese or English cucumber works best)
1 cup sushi rice (short-grain rice)
1 1/2 cups water (for cooking the rice)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 sheets nori (seaweed)
Soy sauce (for dipping)
Pickled ginger (optional, for serving)
Wasabi (optional, for serving)
For the glaze (optional):
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons orange juice or milk (to thin)
Instructions
Prepare the sushi rice: Rinse the sushi rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, transfer to a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, and fold into the rice. Let cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the cucumber: Peel the cucumber if desired, and cut into thin matchstick-sized strips.
- Assemble the sushi rolls: Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface. Place a sheet of nori on the mat, shiny side down. Wet your fingers, then spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top. Lay a few cucumber strips along the center.
- Roll the sushi: Starting from the edge closest to you, carefully roll the sushi, pressing gently but firmly to keep the roll tight. When you reach the exposed nori, wet it slightly with water to seal the roll.
- Slice the rolls: Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces, wiping the knife between cuts for clean slices.
- Serve: Serve the sushi with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side. Enjoy your fresh cucumber sushi rolls!
Notes
- You can add avocado, carrots, or other vegetables to the rolls for extra flavor.
- If you prefer a spicy version, drizzle with spicy mayo or sprinkle chili flakes.
- For a more authentic sushi experience, use short-grain sushi rice for its sticky texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (6-8 pieces)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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