by If you are an adventurous food lover or a dedicated vegan, you are going to love this watermelon tuna sushi recipe. Combining the refreshing taste of watermelon with the rich flavors of traditional sushi ingredients, this vegan sushi dish is a showstopper!
Ingredients for Watermelon Tuna Sushi
- 1 medium-sized watermelon
- 2 cups of sushi rice (cooked using a Rice Cooker)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 4 sheets of nori (seaweed)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- Pickled ginger and wasabi, to serve
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preparing the Watermelon Tuna
To begin, start with a medium-sized watermelon. Slice it into cubes, mimicking the size and shape of traditional tuna sashimi. Lay the cubes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. This mixture will serve as the marinade. Coat each watermelon cube in the marinade, making sure they absorb the flavors. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes. This will give the watermelon a tender, almost sashimi-like texture.
2. Cooking the Sushi Rice
Next, prepare the sushi rice. Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice under cold water using a strainer to remove excess starch, then cook it with the help of a Rice Cooker. Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl and gently fold in rice vinegar.
While the rice cools, prepare your rolling station with a cutting board, sushi knife, and a bamb!
3. Assembling the Sushi Rolls
Place a sheet of nori on your sushi mat. Spread a layer of cooled sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small border at the top edge. Arrange a row of watermelon tuna, avocado slices, and cucumber along the lower third of the rice.
Using your sushi mat, carefully roll the nori and its contents into a tight cylinder. Moisten the border to seal the roll. Once sealed, use a sharp sushi knife to slice the roll into even pieces.
For more sushi-making tips, you may visit our Hawaiian Roll, Volcano Roll, and Lobster Roll pages.
Serve your delicious watermelon tuna sushi with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce on the side. Enjoy this vegan twist on your favorite sushi!
Cleaning and Maintenance Tips
After enjoying your sushi, ensure to clean your equipment properly. A cookware cleaner and some cutting board oil will keep your tools in prime condition.
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