Description
Temaki Salmon Cream Cheese is a fun and easy-to-make sushi hand roll that combines the rich flavors of fresh salmon, creamy cheese, and crisp nori (seaweed). This dish is perfect for a light meal, party appetizer, or sushi night with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice, cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar
- 4 sheets of nori (seaweed), cut in half
- 4 oz fresh salmon, sashimi grade, sliced into thin strips
- 4 oz cream cheese, sliced into thin strips or softened for easy spreading
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber, julienned
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Soy sauce, for dipping
- Pickled ginger and wasabi, for serving
Instructions
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Prepare the sushi rice:
Cook 1 cup of sushi rice according to package instructions. While still warm, season with rice vinegar (about 2 tablespoons), a pinch of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Let the rice cool to room temperature. -
Prepare the ingredients:
Slice the salmon, cream cheese, avocado, and cucumber into thin strips for easy assembly. -
Set up the rolling station:
Lay out the halved nori sheets, prepared sushi rice, and sliced ingredients on a clean surface or cutting board. -
Assemble the temaki:
- Place one halved sheet of nori, shiny side down, on your palm.
- Spread a small handful of sushi rice (about 2-3 tablespoons) diagonally across one-half of the nori sheet.
- Layer a strip of salmon, cream cheese, avocado, and cucumber over the rice.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
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Roll the temaki:
Roll the nori sheet into a cone shape by folding the bottom corner over the ingredients and wrapping it around to form a cone. Use a small dab of rice to seal the edge. -
Serve immediately:
Arrange the temaki on a plate and serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side.
Notes
- Substitutions: If you prefer cooked salmon, use smoked salmon or baked salmon instead of sashimi-grade raw salmon.
- Cream Cheese Tip: If the cream cheese is difficult to slice, soften it slightly and spread it directly onto the rice.
- Make-Ahead Option: Prepare all ingredients ahead of time and let guests assemble their own hand rolls for a fun dining experience.
- Additions: Enhance the flavor with spicy mayo, sriracha, or a drizzle of unagi sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (for rice)
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Hand Rolls
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand roll
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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