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Cucumber Sushi Recipe

Cucumber Sushi Recipe
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Cucumber Sushi is a refreshing and light alternative to traditional sushi rolls, featuring crisp cucumber halves filled with sticky sushi rice and colorful fillings such as smoked salmon, avocado, and crunchy vegetables. This no-roll sushi recipe is perfect for a healthy appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

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Produce

  • 2 large cucumbers
  • Avocado, sliced (about 1 small avocado)
  • Red bell peppers, sliced (about ½ cup)
  • Carrots, julienned (about ½ cup)

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup sushi cooked rice
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon (optional)

Condiments

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha

Instructions

  1. Cook the Rice: Prepare the sushi rice according to the package instructions. Avoid stirring the rice once cooked so it remains sticky and holds together well for assembling the cucumber sushi.
  2. Prepare the Cucumbers: Cut each cucumber in half lengthwise. Using a knife or spoon, carefully hollow out the seeds to create a cavity for the fillings.
  3. Fill Cucumbers: Spoon a small amount of sushi rice into one half of the cucumber, pressing it slightly toward one side. Add smoked salmon, sliced avocado, red bell peppers, and julienned carrots on top of the rice, gently compressing the ingredients as you go to pack the cucumber tightly.
  4. Slice the Sushi: Use a sharp knife to carefully slice the stuffed cucumbers into ½ inch thick pieces to resemble sushi bite-sized rolls.
  5. Serve: Serve immediately or chilled. Optionally, serve with soy sauce or a spicy mayonnaise sauce made by mixing mayonnaise with sriracha for dipping.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the smoked salmon and add extra vegetables or tofu.
  • Use a very sharp knife to slice for clean, neat sushi pieces.
  • Make spicy mayo by mixing more or less sriracha into mayonnaise depending on your heat preference.
  • Cook sushi rice precisely to achieve the sticky texture needed to hold ingredients together.
  • Serve cucumber sushi immediately to keep the cucumber crisp and fresh.

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Keywords: cucumber sushi, sushi recipe, no-roll sushi, healthy appetizer, smoked salmon sushi, low calorie sushi, vegetable sushi

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