What can I substitute for avacados in sushi? ?

Question

my grocery store tends to have horrible avacados. Basically all rotten. What can I use instead in a simple california roll.

Answer 1

Mangoes work wonders in a simple california maki. They add a bit of a sweet oomph :)

Answer 2

Mangoes are a great idea, but I'd also try something like heart of palm, which you'll find either canned or in jars in the olive / pickle aisle at the grocery store.  I often substitute these for avocados in a salad.

Answer 3

Cucumbers are a good substitute for avocados in most sushi, though it does take away the "creamy" effect. Perhaps you could try spreading a little guacamole instead since it already comes prepared and the avocado taste is essentially still there.  

Answer 4

papayas are good.  Sometimes the Japanese will use dikon.

Answer 5

find a Mexican grocery and buy Mexican Hass avocados from Michoacan, they cost from $2 to $3 each but you will see the difference, they are enormous and have a softer meat than puny California and Chilean Avocados. they are good when the skin is black, not green,  and they are little tender to the touch, but not squishy.

Answer 6

Mangoes, Dragonfruit and kiwis! They serve sushi topped with thee fruits all the time, especially in Japanese fusion restaurants : ]

Answer 7

use mangoes instead.  

Answer 8

Cucumbers. Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to make a true California roll without avocados.