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Alaska Roll Sushi is so easy to make yourself! Today I will tell you about how to make a perfect Alaska roll sushi at home with less preparation time. This sushi roll is very tasty and a healthy appetizer or a perfect dinner.

Alaska roll sushi ingredients can easily be found at your local grocery store. You will be able to enjoy an Alaska sushi roll that is wrapped in nori, contains ingredients such as salmon, avocado, cucumber, and crab meat.

If you are a fan of Japanese food and a sushi lover, you will love this amazing Alaska roll. This recipe will surprise you with its delicious taste that will satisfy your cravings.

What You Need To Know About Alaska Roll?

I remember the first time I tried Alaska rolls at a local restaurant. It was very tasty and the delish was on fire similar to New York roll. I wanted to prepare those Alaskan sushi rolls by myself, so I looked for the recipe on the internet

After doing some research about how these Alaskan rolls are made and what goes inside this type of roll, It turns out that this sushi is very simple and easy to make yourself!

And when I say something about Alaska sushi roll, I mean it. This Alaskan sushi roll is full of nutrition and has easy-to-follow steps.

Enjoy every bite of Alaska rolls packed with protein and healthy fats. You can have it as a great appetizer, lunch or even dinner. If you love eating sushi and sashimi, be ready to grab the ingredients and wait for the nutritious bite

What is Alaska Roll Sushi?

A sushi roll that is a mix of crab meat, cucumber, avocado and raw salmon that has been cut into small pieces. The raw salmon, avocado and cucumber are all wrapped inside out on the nori sheet.

The rice is on the outside instead of under the nori seaweed wrapper that holds everything together. That means you will enjoy all the flavors while still getting all the nutrients!

Why This Recipe

• Alaska sushi roll is a very tasty and super healthy appetizer, lunch, or dinner.
• You can make it quickly because the recipe has simple steps and easy-to-find ingredients. So get ready for your first Alaskan sushi roll with some tips that I will share in a moment.
• Once you success in making this sushi, you will not stop yourself from making homemade sushi again and again.
• You can pair this sushi roll with ginger dressing or can also chili crisp for making it spicy.

What Is Necessary For Alaska Roll Sushi

Alaskan rolls contain fresh salmon and avocado topped with crab meat and sesame seeds all wrapped neatly in rice with seaweed sheets. Let’s have a precise look at the Alaskan roll ingredients.

• Salmon: A fresh and thin-cut sliced salmon is perfect for Alaska rolls for the topping.
• Avocado: Avocado is a necessary ingredient for this sushi. It is a kind of good carb and is a good source of fiber. The avocado works as a cherry on top when you eat it with salmon. So try to pick a perfect avocado for your sushi.
• Cucumber: Cucumber is a needed ingredient for this sushi.
• Crab meat: You can use boiled crab or deep-fried crab. You can go with both options. It is your choice or desire. You can find frozen crab in your local grocery store and freeze it in your refrigerator. It hardly takes 18 min to prepare in the oven or an air fryer
• Nori Sheet or Seaweed paper: Nori sheet is a kind of black or green shiny paper. This is a strong paper that is not easily breakable. You need a nori sheet so you can wrap all the ingredients of Alaska sushi in a perfect style. Nori is available at every grocery store. You can also buy it from Amazon or Walmart.
• Sushi Rice: You need perfect sushi rice. Try to use short-grain high-quality rice. You can boil the rice or cook with a stream to make them fluffy to enjoy every single bite.

Alaska Sushi Roll Ingredients

Sushi Rice

• 1 cup white rice (small or medium sized grain)
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar (seasoned)
• 1 tsp salt

Alaska Roll Sushi

• 1 nori sheet (seaweed paper)
• 2-3 slices cucumber (cut into matchsticks)
• 2-3 slices avocado
• 6 oz 6 thin slices Sushi-Grade Salmon
• ¼ cup imitation crab meat or real Alaskan crab meat
• pickled ginger (optional)
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
• white or black sesame seeds
• ½ tsp sriracha (optional)
• (optional) wasabi (optional)

Sauces and Topping (Optional)

• spicy sriracha mayo
• eel sauce
• bang bang sauce
• Tobiko Sauce / Masago Sauce

Tools Required to Roll Alaska Sushi

• Bamboo sushi rolling mat
• cutting board and a sharp knife

How To Make Alaska Roll Sushi

Making of Sushi Rice:

1. First rinse the rice well with clean water so there is no starch remaining. Shake off excess water.
2. Take a saucepan and fill it with water.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of salt, mix well and then pour the washed rise into the saucepan. You can also use an instant pot instead of a saucepan.
4. Cook the rice for 12 to 15 min on a medium high heat. Make sure to cover it while cooking. If you’re using an instant pot, then set it on high pressure for 6 to 8 min (with full natural release).
5. After the rice is cooked, shift to a bowl and let it cool down.
6. Add the sushi vinegar rice vinegar to the rice and mix well.

Preparation of Spicy Crab Mix:

1. Shred imitation crab meat or Alaskan crab meat.
2. Add mayonnaise and sriracha and mix imitation crab meat or Alaskan crab meat.

Make Alaskan Sushi Rolls

1. Lay down the bamboo sushi rolling mat.
2. Take the half nori sheet and place it on the bamboo mat.
3. Grab the cooked rice and spread gently on the nori sheet.
4. Make a medium thick layer of the rice by using soft hands. Use wet hands to avoid sticking.
5. It’s time to flip the nori sheet. Once you flip, the nori sheet will face up and the rice side goes down against the bamboo mat.
6. Now place the crab mixture, a row of cucumber and avocado slices on the nori sheet. The placement of the ingredients should be 1 inch away from the bottom. Be careful to not add many because it will make it hard for sushi to close well.
7. Grab the bamboo sushi mat and nori with your thumb. Lift the edge up and start rolling both slowly with your fingers by giving some gentle push.
8. Keep tight and keep rolling until the edges mix with each other.
9. The sushi with rolled rice is ready for the topping.
10. Sprinkle the sesame seed on sushi rolls and top with thin salmon slices.
11. Roll the bamboo mat again and shape Alaska roll sushi.
12. Cut into small segments, serve and enjoy eating Alaska roll sushi.

Best Sauces to Serve with Alaska Sushi Roll

So, the Alaska roll sushi is ready to be served. You can serve these sushi slices with the following sauces:

• Tobiko Sauce
• Masago Sauce
• Ina Garten Tartar Sauce
• Soy Sauce
• eel Sauce or Unagi Sauce
• Homemade Alfredo Sauce
• Bang Bang Sauce
• Yum Yum Sauce
• Spicy sriracha mayonnaise

Best Sushi Roll You Should Try

• Boston Roll Sushi
• New York Roll Sushi Recipe
• Volcano Roll Sushi Recipe
• Dragon Roll Sushi
• California Roll
• Spicy Kani Roll
• Crunchy Roll Sushi
• Shrimp Tempura Rolls
• Tekka maki
• Godzilla Roll
• Spicy Crab Roll
• Tobiko Sushi

Is Alaska Roll Sushi Raw?

Yes, because the topping of Alaska roll sushi is with raw salmon. However, you can swap it with smoked or canned salmon to make it fully cooked.

Is an Alaska roll unique?

Yes, Alaska roll is a unique Japanese recipe because of sushi rice, nori sheet with rolling style. However, the topping of raw salmon makes it unique. 

How many calories are in an Alaska sushi roll?

Each Alaska sushi roll contains 450 to 550 calories because of its flexibility and different styles.

How to roll Alaska sushi rolls?

To roll the Alaska sushi, pick the bamboo sushi mat and nori with your thumb. Lift the edge up, roll slowly with your fingers by giving some gentle push and squeeze to get the best sheep.

If you have any questions you can ask anything in the comment section. Leave your comment and tell me how have you gone so far. I’m anxiously waiting to hear from you! Plus if you liked this recipe don’t forget to give it a rating.

Alaska roll is one of the take-out food I missed the most during the quarantine. My sushi cravings motivated me to make this delicacy at home for the first time I found the recipe and the elegant outcome!

Today is the day I prepare sushi at my home and we all enjoy this American-style sushi. Let me tell you the taste is just like the restaurant-style. It’s super easy to make if you follow the instructions carefully.

You don’t need expensive tools to make them. Last but not the least, dipping sauces enhance the taste of this recipe. Happy cooking!

So enjoy Alaska rolls whether you feel hungry or take it as an appetizer with your friends and family. do try and provide your valuable feedback.

Alaska Roll Sushi

5 from 1 vote This Alaska roll sushi will surprise you with its delicious taste that will satisfy your cravings. Alaska roll sushi is so easy to make yourself! This sushi roll is very tasty and a healthy appetizer or a perfect dinner. Print Pin Recipe Servings: 1 Sushi RollCourse: Appetizer, Main Course, SnackCuisine: JapaneseCalories: 550 Prep: 12 minutes minsCook: 30 minutes minsTotal: 42 minutes mins

Ingredients

Sushi Rice:

• 1 cup white rice small or medium sized grain
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar seasoned
• 1 tsp salt

Alaska Roll Sushi :

• 1 Sheet Nori
• 2-3 slices cucumber cut into matchsticks
• 2-3 slices avocado
• 6 oz/6 thin slices Sushi-Grade Salmon
• ¼ cup imitation crab meat or real Alaskan crab meat
• pickled ginger optional
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise optional
• ½ tsp sriracha optional
• wasabi optional

Sauces and Topping (Optional):

• spicy sriracha mayo
• eel sauce
• bang bang sauce
• white or black sesame seeds
• Tobiko Sauce / Masago Sauce

Equipment

• Bamboo sushi rolling mat
• Cutting board and a sharp knife

Method

Making of Sushi Rice:

1. First rinse the rice well with clean water so there is no starch remaining. Shake off excess water.
2. Take a saucepan and fill it with water.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of salt, mix well and then pour the washed rise into the saucepan. You can also use an instant pot instead of a saucepan.
4. Cook the rice for 12 to 15 min on a medium high heat. Make sure to cover it while cooking. If you’re using an instant pot, then set it on high pressure for 6 to 8 min (with full natural release).
5. After the rice is cooked, shift to a bowl and let it cool down.
6. Add the sushi vinegar to the rice and mix well.

Preparation of Spicy Crab Mix:

1. Shred imitation crab meat or Alaskan crab meat.
2. Add mayonnaise and sriracha and mix imitation crab meat or Alaskan crab meat

Make Alaska Sushi Rolls:

1. Lay down the bamboo sushi rolling mat.
2. Take the half nori sheet and place it on the bamboo mat.
3. Grab the cooked rice and spread gently on the nori sheet.
4. Make a medium thick layer of the rice by using soft hands. Use wet hands to avoid sticking.
5. It’s time to flip the nori sheet. Once you flip, the nori sheet will face up and the rice side goes down against the bamboo mat.
6. Now place the crab mixture, a row of cucumber and avocado slices on the nori sheet. The placement of the ingredients should be 1 inch away from the bottom. Be careful to not add many because it will make it hard for sushi to close well.
7. Grab the bamboo sushi mat and nori with your thumb. Lift the edge up and start rolling both slowly with your fingers by giving some gentle push.
8. Keep tight and keep rolling until the edges mix with each other.
9. The sushi with rolled rice is ready for the topping.
10. Sprinkle the sesame seed on sushi rolls and top with thin salmon slices.
11. Roll the bamboo mat again and shape Alaska roll sushi.
12. Cut into small segments, serve and enjoy eating Alaska roll sushi.