We LOVE these Homemade Naruto Cucumber Rolls! These tasty rice and seaweed-free rolls are wrapped with cucumber and filled with fresh seafood! A sushi restaurant favorite!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword Naruto Cucumber Rolls
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 1serving
Calories 243kcal
Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons
Ingredients
the fish: choose one or use both!
sashimi-grade tuna
sashimi grade salmon or nova-style raw smoked salmon
Slice the avocado, green onion, and jalapeno into strips, removing the veins and seeds from the jalapeno. Craving heat? Leave them in for a super spicy roll. If you're terrified of spice, grab a green bell pepper or a few stalks of blanched asparagus instead!
Next slice your fish into strips and, if you're using cream cheese, simply roll a chilled piece into a log with your fingers and set aside with your vegetables.
To slice the cucumber into wrap form, check out the video above. It's a bit difficult to explain in text but the video will give you the perfect visual of the technique. I slice mine a little on the thicker side to make things easier.
Next unroll the cucumber and layer your fish and/or veggies inside as if you were making a standard roll. [see photo below]
Simply line everything up at one end of your cucumber wrapper and roll it up!
To form into discs, grab a sharp chef's knife and hold the roll taught as you slice. Inserting a few toothpicks into the roll before can help keep the roll together as you're cutting, but it can absolutely be done without them -- up to you!
All that's left to do is arrange them on plate, top with a sprinkling of sesame seeds, chia seeds, and chopped green onion.
Now drizzle with your favorite sauce and dig in!
Notes
Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on filling options chosen and enjoy!