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Ingredients
- Sushi rice - ¾cup
- Rice Vinegar - 1tsp
- Avocado - 1, cut into slices (I didn't add this)
- Soy Sauce (preferably low sodium) - 1tbsp
- Rice Vinegar - 1tsp
- Sriracha sauce - 1tsp (adjust as per taste)
- Sugar - 1tsp
- Toasted Sesame oil - 1/2tsp
- Garlic powder - 1/4tsp
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 168g | |
| Calories 264 | |
| Calories from Fat 199 | 75% |
| Total Fat 22.2g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 3.22g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 543mg | 23% |
| Potassium 696mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 17.25g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.2g | 31% |
| Sugars 5.41g | 4% |
| Protein 3.55g | 6% |
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