Tuna sushi rolls
Tuna sushi rolls are a Japanese classic made with seasoned sushi rice, canned tuna mixed with Kewpie mayonnaise, cucumber and avocado, all rolled in crisp nori sheets. The Thermomix TM7 cooks the rice to a sticky, glossy consistency and blends the vinegar seasoning evenly, giving you restaurant-quality maki at home without guesswork or extra pans.
About this recipe
Tuna sushi rolls with your Thermomix TM7 bring the art of Japanese maki straight into your kitchen, and this recipe proves that an all-in-one kitchen machine is surprisingly brilliant for sushi. The secret to great sushi lies in the rice: the TM7 heats the grains with exact temperature control so they turn out tender and sticky rather than soggy, while the built-in scale weighs the rice, water, rice wine vinegar, sugar and sea salt to the gram so the seasoning is balanced every single time. The mixing bowl then blends the warm vinegar dressing through the rice evenly, something that is genuinely difficult to achieve by hand. Canned tuna in oil folded with Kewpie mayonnaise creates a rich, creamy filling, paired with the cool crunch of continental cucumber and buttery avocado slices. These rolls make a fun quick weeknight dinner, an impressive starter for a dinner party or a healthy addition to a lunchbox. Anyone searching for sushi recipes for the Thermomix TM7 will find this version reliable, repeatable and far cheaper than takeaway.
Preparation tips
- Rinse the sushi rice in cold water until the water runs almost clear before cooking; this removes excess starch and gives the distinct glossy, sticky-yet-separated grain texture essential for neat tuna rolls.
- While the rice seasons, sprinkle the cucumber strips lightly with sea salt and let them drain briefly, then pat dry so the nori stays crisp and your tuna sushi rolls do not turn soggy when sliced.
- Spread the rice thinly and leave a bare strip of nori at the top edge; dip your knife in water between cuts for clean rounds, and press the tuna and Kewpie mayonnaise filling firmly so nothing falls out.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian variation: replace the canned tuna with firm tofu crumbles seasoned with a spoonful of Kewpie mayonnaise and a dash of soy sauce; keep the avocado and continental cucumber for a creamy, plant-based maki roll.
- Festive variation: add strips of smoked salmon and a line of wasabi mayonnaise for a party platter, or roll the maki in toasted sesame seeds for a golden, nutty finish that looks stunning on a sharing board.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the TM7 weighs rice, water and rice wine vinegar directly in the bowl for balanced seasoning. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Precise heating - The Thermomix heats the sushi rice gently with exact temperature control, giving sticky, glossy grains every time. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Even seasoning - The TM7 mixing function blends vinegar, sugar and sea salt uniformly through the warm rice within seconds. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Quick prep - The Thermomix chops the continental cucumber into even strips and slices avocado-ready pieces while rice rests. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix steams delicate toppings hands-free while you spread the seasoned rice on nori. [Steaming]. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- sushi rice
- water
- rice wine vinegar
- sugar
- sea salt
- nori sheets
- canned tuna in oil
- Kewpie mayonnaise
- continental cucumber
- avocado