Sushi salad
This sushi salad combines sashimi grade tuna, sushi rice, avocado and fresh vegetables in a Japanese-inspired main course. The Thermomix TM7 chops spring onions and carrots in seconds, cooks the rice to the ideal sticky consistency and whisks the mirin-sesame dressing evenly. All the flavours of sushi without the rolling.
About this recipe
Sushi salad Thermomix TM7 is the answer for everyone who loves Japanese flavours but dreads rolling maki. This recipe layers tender sushi rice, sashimi grade tuna, buttery avocado and crunchy carrots in a bowl, finished with a mirin and sesame oil dressing. Searching for a quick weeknight dinner recipe with an Asian twist? This all-in-one kitchen machine cooks the rice to exactly the right sticky texture while you dice the tuna. The TM7 chops the spring onions and grates the carrots in seconds, so the preparation feels almost effortless compared to hand-cutting. Toasted sesame seeds add a nutty crunch that contrasts beautifully with the silky avocado. Whether you are hosting a casual dinner party or meal-prepping lunches for the week, this sushi salad delivers restaurant-quality freshness at home, and the peanut oil keeps the rice grains glossy and separated.
Preparation tips
- Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly in cold water before cooking until the water runs almost clear; this removes excess starch and prevents the rice in your salad from turning gluey or clumping together.
- Use only genuinely sashimi grade tuna from a trusted fishmonger, keep it well chilled until serving and slice it with a very sharp knife so the cubes stay clean and tender against the avocado.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden before sprinkling them over the salad; their warm, nutty aroma lifts the whole bowl far beyond the raw, bland flavour of untoasted seeds.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian variation: replace the sashimi grade tuna with firm tofu cubes briefly marinated in soy sauce and mirin; the sesame dressing, avocado and rice keep the bowl just as satisfying and flavourful.
- Festive variation: add thin strips of nori, a spoonful of salmon roe and extra avocado roses for a party-ready poke-style bowl that looks stunning served in individual glasses as an elegant starter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The Thermomix built-in scale weighs the sushi rice and water ratio exactly, guaranteeing ideally sticky grains every time. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Quick chopping - The TM7 chops spring onions and shallots uniformly in seconds, saving ten minutes of careful knife work. [Chopping]. [Time Savings]
- Even grating - The Thermomix grates the carrots into fine, even shreds that soak up the sesame dressing beautifully. [Grating]. [Multi-Function]
- Precise heating - The TM7 heats the sushi rice gently without sticking, while you cube the tuna and avocado hands-free. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Silky dressing - The Thermomix mixes mirin, sesame oil and peanut oil into a smooth, emulsified dressing within moments. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- sushi rice
- water
- peanut oil
- spring onions/shallots
- carrots
- sashimi grade tuna
- mirin
- sesame oil
- white sesame seeds
- avocado