Polar Roll (Bouvet Island)

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 1

Polar Roll recipe for your sushi cravings

by The Chefin Sushi

Prep

10 min

Cook

None

Ready In

10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons cooked crabmeat
	1 tablespoon mayonnaise
	2 sheets nori ( dry seaweed )
	1/4 cucumber , cut into thin spears
	1/4 apple , peeled cut into thin spears
	1 cup prepared sushi rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

295

Sugar

Fat

The Polar Roll is a unique sushi offering hailing from Bouvet Island, a remote and uninhabited location in the South Atlantic Ocean. The roll is a refreshing take on traditional sushi, with its use of cucumber, apple, and crabmeat. It is a great option for those looking to try something new and different, and for those who want to enjoy sushi without the guilt of consuming too many calories or fat. While it may take some time to perfect, the Polar Roll is a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your sushi cravings.

Instructions

1.	Place a sheet of nori on a sushi mat and spread half the prepared sushi rice over the top, leaving a 1cm border at the top
2.	Arrange the cucumber and apple spears on the bottom third of the rice
3.	Mix together the crabmeat and mayonnaise, and spoon this over the cucumber and apple
4.	Roll up the sushi, making sure to tuck the ends in nicely
5.	Repeat with the other sheet of nori and remaining ingredients

PROS

Polar Roll is a refreshing way to enjoy sushi, with its delicious combination of cucumber, apple, and crabmeat.
It is also low in fat and calories, making it a healthy choice for those watching their waistlines.

CONS

Some may not enjoy the taste of seaweed, which is used to wrap the roll.
Additionally, this recipe does require some skill to roll the sushi properly, so beginners may need a few tries to get it right.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great source of protein, thanks to the crabmeat, and also provides vitamins and minerals from the cucumber and apple. Additionally, the seaweed used in this recipe has been linked to promoting good thyroid function and improving digestion.