Description
Sushi Sandwiches are a fun, no-roll twist on classic sushi, made with seasoned rice, nori, and fresh fillings layered and folded into tidy squares. Perfect for lunches, snacks, or meal prep, these customizable handheld bites are mess-free, flavorful, and beautifully simple.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice, seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt
- 4 nori sheets (seaweed)
- 4–6 oz filling of choice (sushi-grade fish, cooked chicken, tofu, or crab sticks)
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 small carrot, cut into matchsticks
- Soy sauce or spicy mayo (optional, for dipping)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place plastic wrap on a clean flat surface. Lay a nori sheet diagonally on top.
- Spread a square layer of sushi rice in the center of the nori, leaving space at the corners.
- Add chosen fillings—protein, cucumber, avocado, carrot, and optional sauce—on top of the rice.
- Add a second thin layer of rice over the fillings to help seal.
- Fold each corner of the nori toward the center, forming a square packet.
- Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Unwrap and slice in half with a sharp knife. Serve immediately or chill until ready to eat.
Notes
- Use short-grain sushi rice for the best stickiness and texture.
- Fill with smoked salmon, spicy tuna, or veggie combos for variety.
- Make sweet versions using sticky rice, fruit, and honey or coconut cream.
- To avoid soggy nori, keep fillings dry and avoid overfilling.
- Wrap sandwiches tightly to help them hold shape and keep fresh in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
