The fresh ingredients in this Alaska Roll will help you enjoy a truly memorable sushi night.
If you’re new to making sushi at home, this recipe is a great place to start. The ingredients in the Alaska roll are very similar to the well-known California roll, as it has avocado, cucumber, and imitation crab filling. The addition here is fresh, sushi-grade salmon layered on top of each piece. Sushi-grade salmon is the key here, which can be found in most premium grocery stores. It’s fish that has been handled and stored in a very specific way, under strict sanitary conditions. This ensures that it’s safe to eat raw. If raw sushi isn’t for you, you can top the roll with smoked salmon instead.
This Alaska roll is an easy roll to assemble, which is why it’s perfect for beginners. I’ve made these rolls before and served them as appetizers at a dinner party, and it was a hit every time. I’ve also enjoyed hosting sushi-making nights and creating these with friends and family. Making this Alaska roll, as well as other rolls if you’re feeling adventurous, is the perfect opportunity to get together and make something delicious to share.
Are Alaska Rolls Healthy?
Sushi-grade salmon is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and protein, while avocado contains high levels of healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. Although white rice is a refined grain, it is still considered to be a good source of carbohydrates. You could swap the white sushi rice for brown sushi rice to have a fiber-rich whole-grain alternative. If you’re dipping your roll in soy sauce, you may want to consider a low-sodium sauce to avoid the excess salt. If you’re gluten-free, look into tamari, coconut aminos or gluten-free soy sauce for the swap.
Who Invented The Alaska Roll?
While its exact origins are unknown, the Alaska roll is thought to have been created by sushi chefs in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It’s similar to both California rolls and Philadelphia rolls, but doesn’t include any cream cheese. The Alaska roll has become a popular menu addition and is found at most sushi restaurants around the world.
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup seasoned sushi rice
- 1 sheet of nori, full-size
- 1/3 cup imitation crab meat, shredded
- 4 thin slices of avocado
- 2 strips of cucumber
- 3 ounces sushi-grade salmon, thinly sliced
FAQs & Tips
Since this recipe uses raw fish, it’s a good idea to consume the roll right away. However, raw salmon can be refrigerated for a maximum of 2 days.
While you can technically use regular rice, I strongly recommend using sushi rice, which is a starchy short-grain Japanese rice. You’ll want to avoid medium or long-grain rice, as they’re not sticky enough for sushi.
After you’ve rinsed, cooked, and seasoned your sushi rice, it’s important that you give it enough time to cool down to room temperature before you begin spreading it to form the roll. As it cools, it will become stickier, making it far easier to work with.
Serving Suggestions
What’s better than a variety of sushi rolls? If you’re making Alaska rolls, you already have the ingredients to make California Rolls, too. With the addition of a few more ingredients, you can create a Spicy Kani Roll as well.
Personally, I would take the opportunity to serve this Alaska roll alongside one of my favorite foods in the whole world, Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes). I’d also recommend this yummy Asian Cabbage Salad or Japanese Cucumber Salad to add some fresh colors to the plate. If you have some salmon left over, why not enjoy a warm Baked Salmon Sushi Cup?
Alaska Roll
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup seasoned sushi rice
- 1 sheet of nori full-size
- 1/3 cup imitation crab meat shredded
- 4 thin slices of avocado
- 2 strips of cucumber
- 3 ounces sushi-grade salmon thinly sliced
Instructions
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Spread the sushi rice evenly over the nori sheet, leaving a small margin at the top edge.
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Place the shredded imitation crab, avocado slices, and cucumber strips along the bottom edge of the rice-covered nori.
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Roll the nori tightly from the bottom edge using a bamboo mat. Once rolled, place the slices of salmon on top of the roll, then slice into 8 even pieces using a sharp, wet knife.
Nutrition
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