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Preheat oven to 200°C or heat a nonstick pan. Place cleaned and dried salmon skin skin-side down. Bake or pan-fry for 10–15 minutes until crisp. Cool and slice into strips.
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Rinse and cook sushi rice according to package instructions. Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then gently fold the mixture into warm rice. Allow rice to cool to room temperature.
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Place half a sheet of nori shiny side down on a bamboo rolling mat lined with plastic wrap. Using dampened hands, spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over the nori. Carefully flip the nori so the rice side faces down.
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Arrange salmon skin strips, sliced avocado, and cucumber or pickled daikon across the centre of the nori. If desired, add a small amount of spicy mayo or wasabi.
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Using the mat, roll up tightly from the edge, applying gentle pressure to form a compact roll. Seal the edge. With a sharp, wet knife, slice into 6–8 equal pieces.
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Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve with soy sauce for dipping.