Cucumber Sushi Rolls
Cucumber Sushi Rolls are a refreshing and nutritious alternative to traditional sushi! This recipe swaps out the rice and seaweed for thinly sliced cucumber, making it perfect for those hot summer days when you want something light and satisfying.
Ingredients
Spicy Tuna
- 2 filets ahi tuna
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp sriracha
Assemble
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1/4 cup pickled carrots
- 1 small avocado, sliced
- soy sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Wash and trim off the ends of the cucumber. Using a mandolin or a vegetable peeler cut off long strips of cucumber.
- Layer on cucumber slices overlapping as you go and place them on your sushi mat lined with plastic wrap.
Spicy Tuna
- Pat tuna filets dry then season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cook tuna: Heat a large skillet over high heat with oil. When the pan is smoking add in the tuna steaks and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until each side has a nice golden brown crust on it. (The tuna will still be pink on the inside)
- Transfer to a cutting board and allow it to rest for a few minutes then cut into bite size pieces.
- Make spicy mayo: In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise, sesame oil and sriracha, set aside.
- Toss the cubed tuna in with the spicy mayo and mix until combined.
- Assemble: Top the cucumber slices with spicy tuna, avocado slices and pickled carrots.Using the bamboo mat to help you roll the cucumber sushi up tightly.
- Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 8 pieces. Serve with soy sauce for dipping and enjoy!
