The sushi roll is cut into 6 to 8 pieces and arranged on the plate to resemble the NYC skyline, complete with tall buildings and vibrant colors. Lox and cream cheese are visible through the top layer of rice, giving the dish a vibrant, irresistible appeal.

Lox and Cream Cheese Sushi Roll

Name: Lox and Cream Cheese Sushi Roll
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Japanese American Fusion
Ingredients: sushi rice, 1 cup cooked; rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon; sugar, 1 teaspoon; salt, 1/2 teaspoon; lox, 6-8 slices; cream cheese, 4 ounces; avocado, 1 thinly sliced; cucumber, 1 thinly sliced; carrots, 2 small julienned; nori sheets, 3-4 sheets; soy sauce, for serving; wasabi, for serving; pickled ginger, for serving

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Japanese American Fusion

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: June 18, 2023

Sushi rolls are a classic Japanese dish, but we're spicing it up a bit for International Sushi Day! This recipe features vibrant colors and iconic NYC ingredients like lox and cream cheese.

Ingredients (for 3)

Sushi rice - 1 cup - cooked
Rice wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
Sugar - 1 teaspoon
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Lox - 6-8 slices
Cream cheese - 4 ounces
Avocado - 1 - thinly sliced
Cucumber - 1 - thinly sliced
Carrots - 2 small - julienned
Nori sheets - 3-4 sheets
Soy sauce - - for serving
Wasabi - - for serving
Pickled ginger - - for serving

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍚🍶🥢

In a small bowl, whisk together rice wine vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Add the cooked sushi rice and mix well until evenly coated with the vinegar mixture.
Step 2 - 🌱🥒🥕🥪🍣

Lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on a sushi mat or piece of plastic wrap. With wet hands, spread a thin layer of rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top of the sheet. Press the rice down firmly. Arrange the lox, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, and carrot slices in a line down the center of the rice.
Step 3 - 🌯🔪🍽️

Holding the filling in place with your fingers, use the mat or plastic wrap to roll the sushi tightly from the bottom to the top. Press the top border of rice down to seal the roll. Repeat with the remaining nori sheets and filling. Using a sharp, wet knife, trim the ends of each roll. Slice each roll into 6-8 pieces.
Step 4 - 🗽🥢🍱

Arrange the sushi pieces on a plate to resemble the NYC skyline. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for dipping.

Additional

Did you know that sushi wasn't originally served with soy sauce or wasabi? You can also customize this recipe with your favorite veggies or even swap out the lox and cream cheese for cooked shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option. And don't forget to get kids involved in the rolling and assembly process!