Japanese Sushi Rolls with Fresh Salmon and Ahi Tuna

Ingredients

• 2 cups sushi rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 sheets nori (seaweed)
• 8 ounces fresh salmon, sliced
• 8 ounces ahi tuna, sliced
• 1 medium cucumber, julienned
• 1 medium avocado, sliced

• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon wasabi paste
• 1 tablespoon pickled ginger

Method

1. 01
   Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. 02
   Combine the rinsed rice and 2 1/2 cups of water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. 03
   In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat gently and stir until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool.
4. 04
   Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
5. 05
   Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat with the shiny side facing down.
6. 06
   Spread an even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
7. 07
   Arrange slices of salmon and ahi tuna, along with cucumber and avocado, across the middle of the rice.
8. 08
   Using the sushi mat, tightly roll the nori over the filling into a cylinder.
9. 09
   Slice the roll into 6-8 pieces using a sharp knife.
10. 10
    Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
11. 11
    Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce, wasabi paste, and pickled ginger on the side.