Tuna Sushi Roll with Bacon and Apples

If you’re a bacon lover, you’ll appreciate this sushi roll combination. Salty bacon pairs well with cool, fresh tuna. Tart Granny Smith apples supply a unique crunch that works well with tangy sushi rice.  For those that prefer extra crispy bacon, be sure to finely chop the bacon. This will prevent the knife blade from snagging when the sushi roll is cut into pieces.

Tuna Sushi Roll with Bacon and Apples

For each roll

1 4in x 7in piece nori

about 1/2 – 3/4 cup prepared sushi rice

1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, if desired

2 ounces fresh tuna, cut in to 1/4 in width strips

1 strip cooked bacon, or 1 TBSP finely chopped cooked bacon

1/4 small Granny Smith apple, peeled, cut into thin strips and placed in 1/4 cup sushi rice dressing

1 tsp finely chopped scallions

apple chips for garnish, optional

To assemble sushi roll, place nori horizontally on the work surface, being sure that the rough side is facing upwards. Cover the entire surface with an even, thin layer of prepared sushi rice. If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds across rice. Flip seaweed over so that rice in facing down.

Place tuna horizontally in the middle of the nori, being sure that it extends to both edges of the nori. Place bacon, or chopped bacon on nori in the same fashion as the tuna strips. Repeat with scallions. . Remove apple strips from dressing and pat dry. Place apple strips on the nori being sure that they extend to both edges of the nori.

Roll according to the technique for making inside out rolls. Cut roll into 6-8 pieces. Serve with wasabi and pickled ginger if desired. Add apple chips for garnish.