An overhead view reveals a sushi roll set that recreates iconic New York elements: lush 'Central Park' rolls with avocado-green sesame seeds, 'Statue of Liberty' rolls with wasabi-spiked roe creating the delicate touch of her torch, and the dark-blue tuna beneath hints at the 'Hudson River'. Watch as little cream cheese stars twinkle above the skyline, mimicking a clear New York night.

'NYC Icons Sushi Mosaic'

Name: 'NYC Icons Sushi Mosaic'
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: sashimi-grade Bluefin tuna, 500g thinly sliced; Japanese sushi rice, 4 cups cooked; avocado, 2 ripe and sliced; cream cheese, 200g; norimaki, 6 sheets; green sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons; wasabi, 1 tablespoon; green tobiko (Flying Fish Roe), 100g; soy sauce, for dipping; pickled ginger, for garnish; rice vinegar, 4 tablespoons; sugar, 2 tablespoons; salt, 1 teaspoon

Category Main Course

Prep 60 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Rolling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: June 18, 2024

Celebrate International Sushi Day in style! Craft a stunning tapestry of taste and beauty with our 'NYC Icons Sushi Mosaic'. Our secret? We're using rare, top-grade bluefin tuna, our featured ingredient known for its rich texture and flavor. We also introduce avocado and cream cheese, a nod to New York City's famous bagels.

Ingredients (for 4)

Sashimi-grade bluefin tuna - 500g - thinly sliced
Japanese sushi rice - 4 cups - cooked
Avocado - 2 - ripe and sliced
Cream cheese - 200g
Norimaki - 6 sheets
Green sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons
Wasabi - 1 tablespoon
Green tobiko (flying fish roe) - 100g
Soy sauce - - for dipping
Pickled ginger - - for garnish
Rice vinegar - 4 tablespoons
Sugar - 2 tablespoons
Salt - 1 teaspoon

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍚🥣🥢

Mix sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until combined.
Step 2 - 🍙🧑‍🍳🤲

On a bamboo sushi mat, place a sheet of nori. Wet your hands and evenly spread sushi rice on top, leaving an inch empty at the top.
Step 3 - 🐟🥑🧀

Line up your bluefin tuna and avocado slices on top of the rice, and dollop on cream cheese.
Step 4 - 🍣🖐️🔄

Roll the sushi tightly, using the bamboo mat to press as you go.
Step 5 - 🌱🗽🍣

Coat the Central Park rolls in green sesame seeds. For the Statue of Liberty, artfully arrange wasabi-spiked roe on top.
Step 6 - 🔪🍣🌃

Slice each roll into 8 pieces. Arrange on a platter in your NYC skyline design.
Step 7 - 🍣🥢🥡

Serve with soy sauce and pickled ginger on the side.

Additional

Did you know? Sushi originates from Southeast Asia and was a method of preserving fish in fermented rice. Today’s sushi has evolved from this early style and often doesn’t involve fermentation. Enjoy creating your unique skyline, perhaps discuss the history of those landmarks while crafting your sushi cityscape. It's a delightful way to engage kids for some fun sushi prep!