Naruto Roll

Step by Step Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the ends off each cucumber. Slice the cucumber into thin strips (lengthwise) using a vegetable peeler or mandoline. Discard the outer layer. Avoid using the center of the cucumber as it has seeds and higher water content.

2. 2

   Line the layers on a cutting board. Then trim the ends of the cucumber slices for a uniform length.

3. 3

   Place a sheet of plastic wrap over a bamboo mat.

4. 4

   Layer the cucumber slices on the prepared bamboo mat, ensuring they overlap each other by halfway, avoiding any gaps. Place the cucumber slices so the ends are perpendicular to the lines of the bamboo mat (in other words, the direction you want to roll).

5. 5

   Place sliced avocado, salmon and cream cheese along the bottom edge of the cucumber slices.

6. 6

   Carefully lift the edge of the mat and roll away from you, using gentle but firm pressure to keep the roll tight. Pull the plastic wrap away as you go so it is not rolled inside. Wrap the plastic around the finished roll. Chill in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, just until firm enough to slice, or refrigerate for about an hour. The prep estimate includes the shorter freezer chill.

7. 7

   Remove all the plastic wrap. Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into 6–8 pieces, or pieces of your preferred width. Divide the entire batch into two equal servings; the nutrition estimate is for half the recipe, not a fixed piece count. Garnish with sesame seeds or sriracha and serve with soy sauce and wasabi.