How to Make a Sushi Burrito (Ahi Poke Flavor) Recipe at Home

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The sushi burrito is a type of Japanese-American fusion cuisine. It is typically prepared by rolling sushi ingredients such as fish and vegetables in a wrap and serving like a burrito. The dish is a form of American cuisine inspired by Japanese cuisine but is not considered to be authentically Japanese.

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Ingredients

Serves 3 to 4

[for the sushi rice and nori]

4 cups Japanese Rice – https://amzn.to/3opaEzm
1/2 cup Sushi Vinegar – https://amzn.to/2NH0yxn
4 sheets Sushi Nori – https://amzn.to/3cg6XcV

[for the ahi poke]

380g Tuna (sushi grade) – https://amzn.to/39loP4s
2 tbsp Wakame (dried seaweed) – https://amzn.to/36kiTGT
2 tbsp Onion – https://amzn.to/2MzhaXq
2 tbsp Green Onion – https://amzn.to/39p0D10
1/3 cup Soy Sauce – https://amzn.to/3iRfx3f
1 and 1/2 tbsp Sesame Oil – https://amzn.to/3a8wmmm
1 tbsp Rice Vinegar – https://amzn.to/3chloh6
1/4 tsp Salt – https://amzn.to/3r0ty1c
Pinch of Nanami (Shichimi) Togarashi – https://amzn.to/3cbg8eS

[for the fillings]

6 small sticks Crab Sticks – https://amzn.to/3iPJAZf
1/2 Cucumber – https://amzn.to/3qZxoYO
1 small Carrots – https://amzn.to/36l7fM6
2 tbsp Roasted Black Sesame Seeds – https://amzn.to/2YlfYcI
Avocado (optional) – https://amzn.to/2KTzmu9

[for the spicy mayo dressing]

1/4 cup Japanese Mayonnaise – https://amzn.to/2Yjvk1d
1 and 1/2 tsp Sriracha – https://amzn.to/3t1eBhs
1 tsp Rice Vinegar – https://amzn.to/3chloh6
1 tsp Sugar – https://amzn.to/2Ymomsy
Dash of Nanami (shichimi) Togarashi – https://amzn.to/3cbg8eS
1/2 tsp Sesame Oil – https://amzn.to/3a8wmmm

Steps

[spicy mayo dressing]

Add Japanese Mayo, Sriracha, Rice Vinegar, Sugar, dash of Nanami (shichimi) togarashi, and sesame oil.
Mix well and set aside.

[ahi poke

In a separate bowl, add diced tuna sashimi, wakame (dried seaweed), onion (chopped), green onion, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, nanami (shichimi) togarashi, and salt.
Toss and set aside.

[sushi rice]

Cook 4 cups of Japanese rice.
Add Sushi vinegar.
Incorporate the sushi vinegar using a chopping motion. Do not mash the rice while mixing.

[sushi roll]

Place a sheet of nori.
Add sushi rice on top and spread evenly.
Add roasted black sesame seeds.
Add the fillings such as carrots (thinly sliced), cucumber, crab sticks, and ahi poke.
Drizzle with spicy mayo.
Roll the nori while holding the filling.
Put some pressure to shape the Sushi Roll.
Wrap in the parchment paper.
Slice into half and serve!