5 from 45 votes
Homemade Sushi: Naruto Cucumber Rolls
Homemade Sushi: Naruto Cucumber Rolls use thinly sliced cucumber as a low-carb wrap filled with sashimi-grade tuna or salmon, avocado, jalapeno (optional for heat), green onion, and cream cheese. Rolled tightly and sliced into discs, these sushi-style rolls highlight fresh seafood and crisp vegetables. Toppings like chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds add texture and flavor, and dipping sauces such as soy sauce, ponzu, or sriracha complement the rolls for serving.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
243 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
the fish: choose one or use both!
- tuna sashimi-grade
- salmon sashimi grade or nova-style raw smoked
the veggies:
- ½ cucumber peeled, standard or English
- 1/4-1/2 jalapeno pepper small
- 2-4 green onion stalks of
- avocado a few slices
the toppings:
- green onion chopped
- sesame seed toasted, or chia seeds
extras:
- ½ oz cream cheese (to add to the sushi rolls)
- sriracha (for dipping)
- soy sauce for dunking, or ponzu sauce
Instructions
- Get your roll on!
- Slice the avocado, green onion, and jalapeno into strips, removing the veins and seeds from the jalapeno. Craving heat? Leave them in for a super spicy roll. If you're terrified of spice, grab a green bell pepper or a few stalks of blanched asparagus instead!
- Next slice your fish into strips and, if you're using cream cheese, simply roll a chilled piece into a log with your fingers and set aside with your vegetables.
- To slice the cucumber into wrap form, check out the video above. It's a bit difficult to explain in text but the video will give you the perfect visual of the technique. I slice mine a little on the thicker side to make things easier.
- Next unroll the cucumber and layer your fish and/or veggies inside as if you were making a standard roll. [see photo below]
- Simply line everything up at one end of your cucumber wrapper and roll it up!
- To form into discs, grab a sharp chef's knife and hold the roll taught as you slice. Inserting a few toothpicks into the roll before can help keep the roll together as you're cutting, but it can absolutely be done without them -- up to you!
- All that's left to do is arrange them on plate, top with a sprinkling of sesame seeds, chia seeds, and chopped green onion.
- Now drizzle with your favorite sauce and dig in!
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Choose sashimi-grade tuna or salmon to ensure freshness and safety when eating raw fish.
- For less spice, remove veins and seeds from jalapeno or substitute with milder vegetables like green bell pepper or blanched asparagus.
- Use a sharp chef's knife to slice the rolls cleanly into discs, holding the roll taut to maintain shape.
- Nutrition information is an estimate based on filling selections; adjust accordingly.
- Serve with soy sauce, ponzu, or sriracha for dipping to enhance flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
77mg
(3%)
Potassium
701mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1936IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 701mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1936IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.