Black Tobiko: A Guide to This Unique Flying Fish Roe
These Black Tobiko Sushi Rolls are an elegant and flavorful sushi dish, perfect for seafood lovers. The crunchy texture of black tobiko adds a delightful contrast to the smoothness of fresh fish and creamy avocado.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Sushi rice cooked and seasoned
Nori seaweed sheets
Sushi-grade salmon or tuna thinly sliced
Avocado sliced
Cucumber julienned
Black tobiko for garnish
Soy sauce for dipping
Wasabi and pickled ginger optional
Instructions
Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat
Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori leaving a small border at the top
Place slices of salmon or tuna avocado and cucumber along the bottom edge
Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat
Slice into bite-sized pieces and top each roll with black tobiko
Serve with soy sauce wasabi and pickled ginger
Notes
Use fresh sushi-grade fish for the best flavor
Wet your knife with water before slicing to prevent sticking
Store leftover sushi in the refrigerator and consume within a day
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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