Avocado Maki

Elevate your sushi night with homemade Avocado Maki, a simple yet elegant vegan sushi roll that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Featuring creamy ripe avocado wrapped in perfectly seasoned sushi rice and crisp nori, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of rich, tangy, and savory flavors. With step-by-step instructions for cooking fluffy sushi rice and mastering the art of rolling, even beginners can create impressive, restaurant-quality avocado rolls at home. Ready in under an hour, this delightful appetizer or light meal pairs beautifully with traditional toppings like soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for that authentic sushi experience. Perfect for sushi lovers and plant-based eaters alike, Avocado Maki makes any meal feel like a special occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 medium Ripe avocado
• 5 sheets Nori sheets
• 0 for serving Soy sauce
• 0 for serving Wasabi
• 0 for serving Pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and ensures a fluffy texture.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed sushi rice and 1.25 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer, cover the saucepan, and cook for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes to allow the rice to steam and become tender.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.

Step 6

Transfer the cooked rice to a large wooden or non-metallic bowl, and gently fold in the vinegar mixture using a wooden spatula. Let the rice cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the seed, and slice the flesh into long, thin strips.

Step 8

Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface with a nori sheet, shiny side down on top of it.

Step 9

Wet your hands to prevent the rice from sticking, and take about 3/4 cup of rice, spreading it evenly over the nori sheet, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.

Step 10

Arrange a few avocado slices in a line along the bottom edge of the rice closest to you.

Step 11

Lift the edge of the bamboo mat closest to you with your thumbs, holding the fillings with your fingers, and begin rolling the mat away from you, pressing gently to shape the roll.

Step 12

Continue rolling until you reach the top border of the nori. Apply gentle pressure to secure the roll. Hollow the ends to stabilize.

Step 13

Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into 6-8 pieces, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for clean slices.

Step 14

Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and ingredients.

Step 15

Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	738.5 grams (738.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	621

Total Fat 23.20g	30%
Saturated Fat 3.40g	17%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1584mg	69%
Total Carbohydrate 95.50g	35%
Dietary Fiber 14.70g	53%
Total Sugars 14.60g
Protein 12.20g	24%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 93mg	7%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 1159mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.6%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 59.7%