Description
Looking for the best Philadelphia roll? This easy sushi recipe with salmon, avocado, and cream cheese is simple, quick, and delicious! Great for lunch, dinners, parties, or homemade sushi nights it’s healthy, flavorful, and fun to make!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 sheet nori
- 2 oz smoked salmon
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 1 oz cream cheese, sliced
- Soy sauce, for serving
- Pickled ginger and wasabi, optional
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. Mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then cool completely.
- Lay a bamboo mat with plastic wrap. Place nori sheet shiny side down and spread rice evenly, leaving 1/2 inch at the top.
- Flip the nori so rice is on the outside. Layer salmon, avocado, and cream cheese across the center.
- Roll using the bamboo mat, pressing tightly to seal.
- Slice the roll into 6–8 pieces with a damp knife.
- Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Notes
- Use sushi-grade raw salmon if preferred.
- Wet hands and knife to prevent sticking.
- Customize with cucumber or spicy mayo if desired.
- Chill the roll before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sushi
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired