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Boston roll being assembled with shrimp, cream cheese, avocado, and cucumber on sushi rice over nori.

Boston Roll With Cream Cheese


  • Author: Helena
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Craving a sushi fix that’s creamy, crunchy, and oh-so-satisfying? 🍣 Let’s craft a Boston roll with a twist—cream cheese adds a luscious layer you’ll love!


Ingredients

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For the Sushi Rice:

  • 2 cups short-grain sushi rice
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

For the Roll:

  • 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
  • ½ lb cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • ½ cucumber, julienned
  • 4 oz cream cheese, sliced into thin strips
  • ½ cup tobiko (flying fish roe) or sesame seeds for garnish

Optional Dipping Sauce:

  • Soy sauce
  • Pickled ginger
  • Wasabi

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sushi Rice
    Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Cook with the water in a rice cooker or on the stovetop. Once done, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then gently fold it into the rice while it’s still warm. Let it cool.
  2. Set Up Your Rolling Station
    Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and cover it with plastic wrap. Place a sheet of nori shiny side down.
  3. Layer the Ingredients
    Spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice across the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top. Gently press the rice down with damp fingers to prevent sticking.
  4. Add the Filling
    Horizontally layer shrimp, avocado, cucumber, and cream cheese about 1 inch from the bottom of the rice.
  5. Roll It Up
    Using the bamboo mat, tightly roll the sushi away from you. Apply light pressure to form a firm roll.
  6. Garnish and Slice
    Roll the finished sushi in tobiko or sprinkle sesame seeds for added texture and flavor. Use a sharp knife to slice into bite-sized pieces, cleaning the blade between cuts for neat slices.
  7. Serve and Enjoy
    Arrange on a platter with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side. Dive in!

Enjoy every creamy, crunchy bite of this Boston roll twist! 🥢✨

  • Prep Time: ⏰ 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: ⚡ ~250 calories per roll