Description
Make heart-shaped sushi for a fun Valentine’s Day treat. It’s simple, creative, and perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 1/2 cucumber, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 1 tsp wasabi (optional)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (for serving)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. Let it cool slightly.
- Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Fold into the cooked rice.
- Cut nori sheets into heart shapes using a template or freehand.
- Place a small amount of rice on half of the nori heart. Layer with cucumber, avocado, and salmon.
- Fold the nori over the filling to form a heart shape. Press gently to seal.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients. Slice each heart into bite-sized pieces if desired.
- Serve with wasabi and soy sauce. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Notes
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter for precise shaping.
- Keep hands damp when handling sushi rice to prevent sticking.
- Substitute fillings with your favorites (e.g., crab, shrimp, tofu).
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: sushi, heart, valentines, fun, easy