Ingredients:
2 sheets nori
1 c. uncooked medium grain white rice or sushi rice
1 ¼ c. water
1 ½ Tbsp rice vinegar
1 ½ Tbsp white sugar
¼ tsp salt
3 oz cold cream cheese, cut into thin strips and divided
2 tsp crushed garlic, divided
2 green onions, minced
2 oz smoked salmon, cut into thin strips and divided
1 Tbsp crushed cashews
soy sauce and wasabi paste, for serving
Directions:
In large bowl combine rice vinegar, sugar and salt. Add rice and using a wooden spoon, mix to combine. Spread rice out on a metal sheet pan or aluminum foil to cool.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Pick up edge of bamboo rolling sheet, fold bottom edge ofs heet up to enclose the filling, and tightly roll the sushi into a firm cylinder, pressing firmly to seal. Wrap in mat and gently press and roll to seal.
Repeat with remaining nori and ingredients.
Cut each roll into 6 slices using a very sharp, wet knife. Chill until ready to serve, and serve with soy sauce and wasabi paste.