Spicy Salmon Roll
65% authentic · Japanese-Fusion
A vibrant and flavorful sushi roll featuring fresh salmon mixed with a spicy mayonnaise sauce, often combined with cucumber or avocado, rolled inside-out.
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Ingredients
- Sushi rice3 cups
- Rice vinegar1/4 cup
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Nori sheets4
- Fresh salmon (sushi-grade)8 oz
- Japanese mayonnaise3 tbsp
- Sriracha or chili garlic sauce1-2 tsp
- Cucumber or Avocado1/2
- Sesame seeds (optional)2 tbsp
- Soy saucefor serving
- Wasabi pastefor serving
- Pickled gingerfor serving
Steps
- 1
Prepare sushi rice and season with vinegar mixture (rice vinegar, sugar, salt).
- 2
Finely dice the sushi-grade salmon. In a small bowl, mix the diced salmon with Japanese mayonnaise and sriracha until well combined and spicy.
- 3
Prepare fillings: slice cucumber or avocado into thin strips.
- 4
Place a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on a bamboo rolling mat.
- 5
Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a border at the top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
- 6
Flip the nori sheet over so the rice side is down.
- 7
Spoon the spicy salmon mixture horizontally across the bottom edge of the nori. Add cucumber or avocado strips next to it.
- 8
Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, pressing gently to form a cylinder.
- 9
Wet a sharp knife and slice the roll into 6-8 pieces.
- 10
Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
