Boston Roll
The Boston Roll is a sushi roll made with cooked shrimp, cucumber, and avocado, wrapped in sushi rice and nori. It’s a great choice for those who prefer cooked seafood over raw fish.
Equipment
- Bamboo Rolling Mat
- Sharp Knife
- Small Bowl of Water
Ingredients
Boston Roll Ingredients
- 6 pieces cooked shrimp boiled or steamed, then chilled
- 1 avocado thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber julienned
- 2 cups sushi rice prepared with rice vinegar
- 2 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- soy sauce to taste
- pickled ginger for garnish
- wasabi optional
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice and season it with rice vinegar while warm.
- Slice the avocado and julienne the cucumber.
- Lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the bamboo mat.
- Using wet fingers, spread a thin, even layer of rice over the nori, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
- Arrange the shrimp, avocado, and cucumber horizontally across the center of the rice.
- Use the bamboo mat to roll the nori tightly, starting from the edge closest to you. Apply gentle pressure as you roll.
- With a sharp knife, slice the roll into six or eight equal pieces.
- Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi (optional).
Notes
For extra flavor, top with tobiko (fish roe) or drizzle with spicy mayo. Keep a bowl of water nearby to prevent the rice from sticking to your hands.