Home > Recipe >  Eel and Cucumber Roll Sushi

Eel and Cucumber Roll Sushi

Eel and cucumber roll sushi is a type of sushi roll featuring grilled eel and cucumber. The sushi roll is typically made with a thin sheet of nori seaweed, filled with cooked eel, cucumber, and sushi rice, then rolled up and cut into bite-sized pieces. Eel and cucumber roll sushi is a popular menu item in Japanese restaurants around the world. It is often served with a sweet, tangy sauce such as teriyaki or a unique blend of soy sauce and sweet mirin.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

  • 2 eel fillets (defrosted if frozen)
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced into strips
  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup sushi vinegar

Directions

  • Step 1
    Lay the eel fillets skin side down on a cutting board. Cut them into thin strips.
  • Step 2
    Lay the cucumber strips out on a plate. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Rinse the cucumber strips and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • Step 4
    Lay a sheet of nori on a sushi mat. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori.
  • Step 5
    Lay the eel strips and cucumber strips in the center of the nori. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  • Step 6
    Roll the sushi up tightly with the sushi mat. Slice into 8 pieces.
  • Step 7
    Serve with sushi vinegar for dipping.

Comments

More recipes

Thai Massaman Beef Curry

Thai Massaman beef curry is a moderately spicy curry dish that is popular in Thailand.

Spicy Yellowtail Roll Sushi

Spicy Yellowtail Roll Sushi is a popular type of sushi roll found in many Japanese restaurants and sushi bars.

Potato and Pea Curry

Potato and Pea Curry is an Indian dish that combines potatoes, peas, and spices to create a flavorful, satisfying meal.

Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich

The Banh Mi sandwich is a popular Vietnamese sandwich made with a variety of ingredients.

Japanese Beef Curry

Japanese Beef Curry is a classic Japanese dish that is made with beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions cooked in a flavorful curry sauce.

Vegan Butternut Squash Curry

Vegan Butternut Squash Curry is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for any dinner.

Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish.

Oshinko Maki Sushi

Oshinko Maki Sushi is a popular type of sushi in Japan.

Malaysian Coconut Fish Curry

Malaysian Coconut Fish Curry is a spicy and flavorful dish that is popular in Malaysian cuisine.