Rollo Rey León (Sushi)

Ingredientes

• Sushi rice
• 5 nori sheets (have extras in case of tearing)
• 3 Persian cucumbers
• 2 medium avocadoes
• 10 imitation crab sticks
• 1 lb salmon (skinless)
• 1/2 cup Kewpie mayo
• 1/4 cup Unagi sauce
• Sriracha sauce (optional)
• Masago or tobiko (fish roe)
• Thinly sliced green onions
• Pickled sushi ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce (optional)

Preparación

1. 1

   Prepare the Sushi Rice: Cook the sushi rice using my full recipe here. It yields about 4 cups of cooked rice, enough for 5 Lion King Rolls.

2. 2

   Prepare the Fillings: Cut the cucumber, imitation crab, and avocado into thin strips. Slice the salmon into large sheets if possible, so it drapes over the rolls.

3. 3

   Make the House Sauce: Combine Kewpie mayo, unagi sauce, and Sriracha chili sauce (optional for a spicy kick).

4. 4

   Prepare Your Area: Wrap your bamboo mat in plastic wrap to prevent the rice from sticking. Have a large bowl of water nearby to dip your hands. Clap your hands together to remove excess water. This helps keep the rice from sticking to your fingers. Reapply water as needed.

5. 5

   Roll the Sushi: Place a full sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the bamboo mat. Spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice, covering the sides but leaving the top and bottom inch clear. Arrange the cucumber, imitation crab, and avocado towards the bottom of the nori, then carefully roll it up using the bamboo mat.

6. 6

   Top with Salmon and House Sauce: Lay the salmon slices on top of the roll. Slice the roll into sections, brush with house sauce, and transfer to a foil-lined sheet, folding up the sides to create a “boat.” Alternatively, place it on a baking tray.

7. 7

   Repeat the process for the remaining rolls, making a total of 5.

8. 8

   Bake the Rolls: Broil the sushi rolls in the oven at 400°F for about 8 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the salmon is lightly cooked.

9. 9

   Finish and Serve: Top the rolls with masago/tobiko and garnish with thinly sliced green onions. Serve with pickled sushi ginger and wasabi. The roll has plenty of sauce, so extra soy sauce is optional.