Black Sesame Seed Sushi Roll

Elevate your sushi game with this vibrant Black Sesame Seed Sushi Roll recipe, a perfect blend of flavor, texture, and visual appeal. Featuring perfectly seasoned sushi rice rolled with crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, sweet carrot, and succulent shrimp or imitation crab, each bite delivers a harmonious mix of freshness and umami. The exterior is generously speckled with nutty, aromatic black sesame seeds, adding a delightful crunch and striking contrast to the rolls. With step-by-step instructions for creating professional-quality sushi at home, this recipe is approachable for beginners yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve these sushi rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a touch of wasabi for a classic Japanese dining experience. Whether for a weeknight treat or a sushi party centerpiece, these rolls are sure to delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 5 sheets Nori sheets
• 1 Cucumber
• 1 Avocado
• 1 Carrot
• 8 ounces Cooked shrimp or imitation crab
• 2 tablespoons Black sesame seeds
• 0 for serving Soy sauce
• 0 for serving Pickled ginger
• 0 for serving Wasabi

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 3

Once cooked, let the rice sit for 10 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved.

Step 5

Pour the vinegar mixture over the rice and gently fold the rice with a wooden spatula to combine. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 6

While the rice is cooling, peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and remove seeds. Slice into thin strips.

Step 7

Peel the carrot and slice it into thin strips.

Step 8

Halve the avocado, remove the pit, peel the skin, and slice into thin strips.

Step 9

Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat with the shiny side facing down.

Step 10

Dampen your hands with water, then spread a thin, even layer of cooled sushi rice over the nori sheet, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.

Step 11

Sprinkle black sesame seeds evenly over the rice.

Step 12

Flip the nori sheet so that the rice side is facing down on the mat.

Step 13

Place strips of cucumber, carrot, avocado, and a few pieces of shrimp or crab along the bottom third of the nori closest to you.

Step 14

Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi from the bottom up, pressing firmly to keep the roll tight.

Step 15

Seal the edge of the nori by dampening it slightly with water.

Step 16

Transfer the roll to a cutting board and use a sharp, damp knife to slice the roll into 6-8 pieces.

Step 17

Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make additional rolls.

Step 18

Arrange sushi rolls on a platter and serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1164.4 grams (1164.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	987

Total Fat 33.20g	43%
Saturated Fat 4.90g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 429mg	143%
Sodium 1868mg	81%
Total Carbohydrate 109.70g	40%
Dietary Fiber 18.80g	67%
Total Sugars 19.30g
Protein 71.20g	142%

Vitamin D 345IU	1724%
Calcium 469mg	36%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 2087mg	44%

*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: 29.2%

Protein: 27.9%

Carbs: 42.9%