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Fresh Cucumber Sushi Rolls Recipe Easy Homemade Crisp Veggie Filling

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These Fresh Cucumber Sushi Rolls feature thinly sliced cucumber as a wrap filled with a crisp veggie filling and seasoned sushi rice, offering a quick, easy, and refreshing snack or light meal.

Ingredients

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  • Fresh cucumbers (English or seedless Persian cucumbers)
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded (about 2.5 oz)
  • ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sushi rice (short-grain rice), cooked and seasoned
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • Soy sauce or tamari for dipping (low-sodium preferred)
  • Optional: Pickled ginger or wasabi

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sushi rice: Rinse 1 cup sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Cook with 1¼ cups water according to package instructions or in a rice cooker. Transfer to a bowl and gently fold in 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Let cool to room temperature.
  2. Slice the cucumbers lengthwise into thin, wide strips about 1/8 inch thick using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. Prepare the veggie filling: Julienne the carrot, thinly slice the red bell pepper, finely chop the green onions, and slice the avocado into thin strips. Toss veggies lightly with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent avocado browning.
  4. Assemble the rolls: Lay one cucumber strip flat on a clean surface or sushi mat. Spread about 2 tablespoons of sushi rice along the center. Place a few strips of carrot, bell pepper, avocado, and green onions on top of the rice. Carefully roll the cucumber around the filling, using a sushi mat if available for a tighter roll. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  5. Finish and serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the rolls and slice each roll into bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife. Serve immediately with soy sauce or tamari, and pickled ginger or wasabi if desired.

Notes

Pat cucumber slices dry to prevent sogginess. Do not overload filling to avoid rolls bursting. Let rice cool before rolling for better texture. Use a sharp knife for clean cucumber slices. Rolls are best served fresh to maintain crispness.

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