Homemade Bacon Avocado Sushi Rolls
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5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
442 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Homemade Bacon Avocado Sushi Rolls
Description
This recipe for Homemade Bacon Avocado Sushi Rolls starts with properly cooked sushi rice seasoned with rice vinegar, salt, and sugar, cooled to a sticky but firm texture. The fillings include crispy cooked bacon, thin strips of ripe avocado and cucumber, mild fresh jalapeño slices, cream cheese, fresh sashimi-grade fish slices, and green onions. The ingredients are arranged on nori seaweed sheets and rolled tightly using a bamboo mat wrapped in plastic to hold shape and avoid sticking.
The combination of smoky bacon with the creamy avocado and cream cheese contrasts with the fresh crunch of cucumber and brightness from jalapeño. The addition of raw fish provides a classic sushi element, mellowed by the smooth texture of cream cheese. Toasted sesame and chia seeds sprinkled on top add a nutty aroma and delicate crunch. Served with soy sauce and sriracha for dipping, these rolls offer a complex mix of flavors and textures.
This approach to sushi allows customization of ingredients and heat level by removing seeds from the jalapeño or substituting other peppers. Using quality sashimi-grade fish is essential for freshness and safety. These rolls represent a fusion between traditional Japanese sushi techniques and popular American flavor pairings. Suitable for a casual meal or appetizer, they highlight the contrast between smoky, creamy, fresh, and spicy components.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sushi rice uncooked
- 1 cup water
- 1 TBSP seasoned rice vinegar
- 2-4 lices Bacon cooked til crispy
- 1 jalapeño small
- ¼ English cucumber
- ½ avocado
- 2 oz sashimi fresh sliced
- ½ oz cream cheese plus extra to taste
- 2 green onion stalks
- 2 nori seaweed sheets
- sesame seed toasted, for topping
- chia seed toasted, for topping
- sriracha for dipping
- soy sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Heat a small pot to medium-high heat.
- Rinse your rice.
- Add water and rice to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Next reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for twenty minutes.
- Uncover rice and season with vinegar, salt, and sugar.
- Fluff with a fork and allow to cool in a separate bowl.
TIP: I like to lay out all my veggies, toppings, and sauces while the rice cooks, so that once the rice is ready, I can quickly roll everything together and start chowing down! You can also cook your bacon at this time via skillet or baking method. Prep your fish, cream cheese (optional) and veggies while the rice simmers away:
- Remove the stem, veins, and seeds from your jalapeño and slice into thin strips.
- Peel and seed cucumber if desired (I didn't) and slice into thin strips vertically.
- Slice your avocado, salmon and/or tuna into strips as well.
- Roll cream cheese into two ropes long enough to spread across your seaweed sheet horizontally.
- Cover a bamboo mat with plastic wrap and top with a sheet of nori.
- Using a large spoon, spread rice atop the seaweed sheet in a thin layer. For a smaller roll, don't spread the rice all the way to the end of the sheet, leave an inch or so of bare seaweed at the end. You can slice this part off or leave it be.
- Towards the bottom end of the sheet, arrange your veggies, fish, and cream cheese in 2-3 compact rows, leaving about half an inch of rice on the bottom end of the sheet.
- First time rolling sushi? :: click here :: for a photo tutorial of the entire process.
- Roll, slice, and sprinkle with sesame seeds!
- Serve alongside your favorite sauces + enjoy! You may now join me on team #OBSESSEDWITHBACONSUSHI!
Notes
- Substitute bell pepper or poblano pepper slices for jalapeño if a milder heat is preferred; remove seeds and membranes to reduce spiciness.
- Sushi filling measurements are flexible — adjust quantities based on preference and roll size.
- Use sashimi-grade fish such as tuna or smoked salmon from trusted markets for optimal freshness and safety.
- Ensure soy sauce is gluten-free to accommodate dietary needs if required.
- Measure nutrition estimates can be adjusted with ingredient changes; use an online calculator as a guide.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 378mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 473IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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