Salmon & Avocado Maki Rolls

recipe

• Step 1
  Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
• Step 2
  Be sure to use very fresh salmon, since it will be eaten raw!
• Step 3
  Discard the salmon skin. Cut the salmon into thin slices.
• Step 4
  Cut the avocado in half. Remove the peel & pit. Then cut the avocado into thin slices.
• Step 5
  Once the rice is cooked, gently mix it together with the rice vinegar & a pinch of salt. Spread the rice onto a plate & refrigerate for at least 30 min.
• Step 6
  Then it's time to make your maki! Place a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat (or plastic wrap).
• Step 7
  Keep a small bowl of water nearby. Use your fingers to spread a layer of rice over the seaweed sheet, covering all but the top third. Dip your fingers in the bowl of water if the rice sticks to your hands.
• Step 8
  Carefully smear a line of cream cheese along the middle of the rice. Then top the cream cheese with salmon & avocado slices. Add a bit of water to the top edge of the seaweed sheet, so it sticks closed after rolling.
• Step 9
  Starting at the bottom, tightly roll up the maki toward the top edge. Be sure it's rolled very tightly! Then press the fold closed at the top.
• Step 10
  Continue making the rest of your maki rolls.
• Step 11
  Cover the maki with plastic wrap & refrigerate for 15-30 min. Then use a sharp knife to slice them into sushi pieces.
• Step 12
  Serve with soy sauce & enjoy!