Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200g) sushi rice, rinsed until water runs clear
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (12.5g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
- 8 ounces (225g) cooked salmon, skin removed and flaked
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 sheets nori seaweed
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Wasabi (for serving)
- Soy sauce (for serving)
- Pickled Ginger (for serving)
Instructions:
- Combine rice and water in a rice cooker or saucepan. Cook according to instructions, or bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Gently fold the sushi vinegar mixture into the cooked rice. Allow rice to cool slightly before using.
- If using leftover baked salmon, flake it. If using canned salmon, drain it well and remove any bones or skin.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sriracha (optional).
- Place a sheet of nori shiny-side down on a sushi rolling mat covered with plastic wrap. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving about 1/2 inch uncovered at the top edge.
- Arrange flaked salmon and avocado slices horizontally across the center of the rice. Drizzle with spicy mayo (if using).
- Using the sushi mat, tightly roll the sushi away from you. Moisten the uncovered edge of the nori with water to seal the roll.
- Using a sharp, moistened knife, slice the alaska roll into 6-8 even pieces.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional). Serve immediately with wasabi, soy sauce, and pickled ginger.