Ingredients

The nori rounds:

  • 2 sheets nori
  • ½ cup sushi rice, cooked and sprinkled with rice-wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi paste

The tuna:

  • ½ pound sashimi-grade ahi tuna, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped, peeled, seeded cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon mirin
  • 2 drops toasted sesame oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (15 servings)

      41 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 5 milligrams cholesterol; 7 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

About 15 rounds

Preparation

  1. Lightly toast the nori sheets over a gas flame or under the broiler for a few seconds. Lay 1 sheet on a work surface. Spread evenly with half of the rice. Spread half of the wasabi down the center of the rice. Tightly roll up the nori and cut across into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Set aside.
  2. Mix together all of the tuna ingredients and mound on top of the nori rounds. Serve immediately.

10 minutes

Dining and Cooking