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No-Roll Sushi with Alexandra's Pikliz® Hot Sauce
No-roll sushi gives you the flavors of sushi without rolling. This layered salmon sushi recipe is made with sushi rice, cold-smoked salmon, nori, cream cheese, cucumber, avocado, and a bold finish of Alexandra’s Pikliz® Hot Sauce for bright heat and extra flavor.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe gives you the flavor of sushi in an easy layered format. It has creamy, savory, spicy, and fresh flavors in every bite, with no sushi mat or rolling needed.
It is great for lunch, dinner, entertaining, or a fun weekend recipe when you want something different but still simple to serve.
What Makes This No-Roll Sushi Different
Instead of rolling individual sushi pieces, this recipe is built in layers and sliced like a sushi bake or sushi stack. The cold-smoked salmon adds rich flavor, the cucumber and avocado keep it fresh, and Alexandra’s Pikliz® Hot Sauce adds a bold vinegar-based heat that works beautifully with salmon, rice, nori, and cream cheese.
Ingredients
For the Sushi Rice
1 cup sushi rice, washed 3 times
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
For the No-Roll Sushi
250 g cold-smoked salmon
200 g cream cheese, softened
20 g nori sheets
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/2 Japanese cucumber, sliced into thin short strips
2 tablespoons furikake, for garnish
Green onion, optional, to taste
Alexandra’s Pikliz® Hot Sauce, to taste
Tare sauce or soy sauce, to taste
How to Make No-Roll Sushi with Pikliz Heat
- Cook the Sushi Rice
Wash the sushi rice 3 times, or until the water runs almost clear. Cook the rice using about 180–200 ml of water for 1 cup of rice. Bring to medium heat until it starts boiling, then reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed.
Let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Season the Rice
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold the mixture into the warm rice. Let the rice cool, then refrigerate for a few minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
- Prepare the Fillings
Slice the cold-smoked salmon into thin pieces. Slice the cucumber into thin short strips and slice the avocado.
Cut 2 sheets of nori to fit the base of the dish. Reserve the remaining nori sheets for serving.
- Prepare the Dish
Lightly grease a glass dish, about 8 x 6 inches, with avocado oil or vegetable oil. This helps the layered sushi release more easily after chilling.
- Assemble the Layers
Layer the ingredients in this order:
Smoked salmon
Sushi rice
Nori
Cream cheese
Cucumber
Avocado
Sushi rice
Nori
Press gently as you build the layers so the no-roll sushi holds together when sliced.
- Chill to Set
Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to help the layers firm up.
- Unmold and Finish
Carefully unmold the no-roll sushi. Finish with Alexandra’s Pikliz® Hot Sauce, furikake, green onion if using, and tare sauce or soy sauce.
- Slice and Serve
Slice into squares or rectangles and serve with extra nori sheets on the side.
Recipe Tips
For the best experience and food safety, use cold-smoked salmon because it is ready to eat and works well in this no-roll sushi format. Fresh salmon can also be used if it comes from a trusted, high-quality source and is appropriate for raw preparation.
Let the rice cool before assembling so the cream cheese, salmon, cucumber, and avocado stay fresh and balanced.
Press the layers gently but firmly so the finished sushi holds its shape when sliced.
What to Serve With It
This no-roll sushi pairs well with extra nori sheets, soy sauce, tare sauce, cucumber salad, edamame, seaweed salad, or a simple avocado salad.
Shop the Sauce Used in This Recipe
This recipe uses Alexandra’s Pikliz® Hot Sauce for a bold, vinegar-based heat that adds flavor to salmon, rice, sushi bowls, seafood, eggs, grilled meats, and everyday meals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this without rolling sushi?
Yes. That is the point of this recipe. It is built in layers, chilled, sliced, and served without using a sushi mat.
What kind of salmon should I use?
Cold-smoked salmon is recommended because it is ready to eat and gives the recipe a rich, savory flavor.
Is this recipe spicy?
It has a bold heat from Alexandra’s Pikliz® Hot Sauce, but you can control the spice level by adding more or less sauce when finishing the dish.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes. You can assemble it and refrigerate it until ready to slice and serve. For best texture, serve the same day.
What sauce should I use for this recipe?
This recipe is made with Alexandra’s Pikliz® Hot Sauce.
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