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Easy Spicy Salmon and Cucumber Sushi Roll Recipe

Make these delicious spicy salmon and cucumber sushi rolls at home with this easy recipe! Perfect for sushi lovers, with step-by-step instructions, tips, and ingredient variations for a customizable sushi experience.

Ingredients

For the sushi rice:

  • 1 ½ cups sushi rice preferably short-grain or medium-grain
  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

For the sushi roll:

  • 10 sheets nori seaweed
  • 1/2 lb sushi-grade salmon sliced into thin strips
  • 1 cucumber sliced into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup Japanese mayo
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Sriracha sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp white or black sesame seeds optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Cook the rice according to the rice cooker's instructions, using 1 ¾ cups of water. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently stir in the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt using a wooden spoon or rice paddle. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, mix together salmon, Japanese mayo, and sriracha, and stir to coat.
  • Place a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat. Wet your hands with a bowl of water to prevent the rice from sticking. Spread a thin layer of the cooled sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top free to seal the roll. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice for added flavor and texture.
  • Spoon a generous amount of the spicy salmon mixture down the center of the rice. Top with julienned cucumber.
  • Carefully lift the edge of the nori closest to you using the bamboo mat, and begin rolling the sushi tightly. Make sure the filling stays in place as you roll. Once you reach the exposed edge of the nori, wet it with a little water to seal the roll tightly.
  • Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into bite-sized pieces on a cutting board. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to keep it clean and prevent the rice from sticking. Serve your sushi rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.