Deconstructed Sushi

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cooked sushi rice
• 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 sheet of nori, cut into strips
• 1/2 avocado, cubed
• 1/2 cucumber, cubed
• 1/4 cup cooked shrimp, sliced
• 1/4 cup cooked salmon, cubed
• 1/4 cup cooked tuna, cubed
• Soy sauce, for serving

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the cooked sushi rice, seasoned rice vinegar, and sugar.
2. Divide the mixture among four plates or bowls.
3. Top each plate with the nori strips, avocado cubes, cucumber cubes, cooked shrimp, cooked salmon, and cooked tuna.
4. Serve with soy sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that consists of vinegared rice combined with other ingredients such as seafood, vegetables, and sometimes tropical fruits.
• Sushi was first created in Japan over 2,000 years ago.
• The word “sushi” actually refers to the rice, not the fish.