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Kid-Approved Tuna Sushi

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Tuna Sushi

I know sushi is supposed to be this super cool thing, like people go grab sushi all the time. Unlike those folks, I don't like sushi. I'm not a huge fan of seafood, especially if it's raw. And that seaweed stuff? Yeah, you can keep that.

My husband loves getting sushi, but it's not exactly something the kids will eat either. I decided we can put our own spin on it to eat it at home.

Canned Tuna Sushi Ingredients

For our DIY sushi, I picked up carrots, cucumbers, rice, and canned tuna. I know! Who would have thought canned tuna would do the trick, but it does! Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore in Water is chunky and steak-like, not that soupy stuff that normally comes in a can. With a firm texture, light color and fresh taste – Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore is the perfect ingredient to deliciously enhance almost any recipe, adding a variety of nutrients – including lean protein, healthy fat and important vitamins and minerals. (*see their website for full nutritional facts)

Canned Tuna Sushi

I had no idea how to “make sushi”, so I grabbed this awesome little sushi kit that includes a rolling mat and a cover to help slice. Boy, that made it easier!

Tuna Sushi Process

Notice there's no seaweed wrap! I found these soy wrappers that are perfect for those of us that are not a fan of the nori wraps! They work just the same and there's no snooty looks from the kids (or me).

Tuna Sushi Kids Will Eat

Kid-Approved Tuna Sushi
 
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Prep time
50 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
1 hour 5 mins
 
Author: Christina Shirley
Ingredients
  • 1 (5 oz) can Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 whole carrot, thinly sliced
  • soy wrappers
  • 2 cups white rice
  • 1½ cups Cold water
  • 4 Tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
  1. Rinse rice until water runs clear.
  2. Add rice to a large non-stick pot, then add 1½ cups of cold water.
  3. Let the rice sit in the water for about 30 minutes. This lets the rice absorb some of the water before cooking.
  4. Bring to a boil.
  5. Cover and turn to low for 15 minutes.
  6. When rice is down, remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  7. While waiting for rice to cook, combine the vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl.
  8. Place rice into large bowl and pour vinegar mixture over it.
  9. Combine, but be careful not to mush. You want each piece to get the vinegar.
  10. Place thin layer of rice on top of soy wrapper.
  11. About ¾ of the way down, place a row of sliced carrots and cucumbers.
  12. Top with albacore tuna chunks.
  13. Roll up wrap, starting at the bottom.
  14. Slice into even slices.
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Kid-Approved Tuna Sushi is fun and the kids will actually eat it! No seaweed!

These kid-approved tuna sushi rolls are perfect for dinner or even packing in lunches!

Are you a sushi fan?


I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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  1. Audrey says

    March 11, 2016 at 2:01 PM

    My son might actually try sushi this way.Thanks for sharing on the Tasty Tuesdays Linky Party. I hope you’ll join us again.

    Reply
  2. Frugal Hausfrau says

    March 15, 2016 at 7:53 PM

    I’m with you on the sushi but I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t like these! Thanks for sharing this with us on Throwback Thursday!

    Mollie

    Reply
  3. Quinn Caudill says

    March 16, 2016 at 8:51 AM

    I love sushi and some 2 out of my 3 kids will eat it. They all would this. Great recipe. Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday. Pinned!

    Reply
  4. sahana says

    May 6, 2016 at 3:02 PM

    Looks yum !!Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would love to have you again next week.

    Reply

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