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Flavorful Sushi Donut Recipe with Fresh Salmon and Avocado Made Easy

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A vibrant and easy-to-make sushi donut featuring fresh salmon, creamy avocado, and perfectly seasoned sushi rice. This recipe is quick, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for gatherings or a fun family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) sushi or short-grain rice, rinsed until water runs clear
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar, seasoned with 1 teaspoon sugar and ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 ounces (170g) sashimi-grade fresh salmon, thinly sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced thinly
  • 1–2 nori sheets, cut into small strips or crumbled
  • Soy sauce for dipping (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • Optional: pickled ginger and wasabi for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup (200g) sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain well.
  2. Cook the rice with 1¼ cups (300ml) water in a rice cooker or pot. Once cooked, let it rest covered for 10 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar with 1 teaspoon sugar and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gently fold the vinegar mixture into the warm rice with a wooden spoon or rice paddle, careful not to mash the grains. Let it cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes).
  5. Thinly slice 6 ounces (170g) sashimi-grade salmon and 1 ripe avocado.
  6. Lightly oil your sushi donut mold (or bundt pan lined with plastic wrap). Press a layer of seasoned sushi rice firmly into the mold, about ½ inch (1.25 cm) thick.
  7. Add a layer of avocado slices, then top with salmon slices. Press gently to hold the shape but don’t overcompact.
  8. Carefully remove the sushi donut from the mold onto a serving plate.
  9. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and crumbled nori sheets.
  10. Repeat for as many donuts as desired.
  11. Serve immediately with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side. If needed, cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.

Notes

Use a gentle slicing motion when folding in the vinegar mixture to avoid mushy rice. Keep knives sharp for neat slicing. Press sushi donuts firmly but not too tight to maintain light texture. Use lemon or lime juice on avocado slices to prevent browning. Assemble donuts just before serving for best freshness.

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Keywords: sushi donut, fresh salmon, avocado, sushi rice, easy sushi recipe, Japanese appetizer, sushi mold, healthy sushi

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