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Easy Homemade Sushi Rolls
Discover how surprisingly easy and satisfying it is to make delicious sushi rolls right in your own kitchen! This recipe guides you through preparing perfect sushi rice and assembling classic Maki rolls with fresh, vibrant fillings like salmon, avocado, and cucumber. Perfect for a fun cooking project or a unique meal.
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#Maki
#Japanese
#Homemade
#Seafood
#Rice
#Healthy
#Easy
Freshly Sliced Sushi Rolls
Recipe Information
30m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
50m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Japanese
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
20g
Protein
60g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Assorted Sushi Platter
Ingredients
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Sushi with Soy Sauce and Wasabi
Instructions
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- Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and combine rice with 2.5 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.20m
Preview20mPreviewRinse the sushi rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and combine rice with 2.5 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. - While the rice cooks, prepare the sushi vinegar seasoning by whisking together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved.3m
Preview3mPreviewWhile the rice cooks, prepare the sushi vinegar seasoning by whisking together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved. - Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large, non-metallic bowl. Pour the prepared sushi vinegar seasoning over the hot rice. Gently fold the seasoning into the rice with a wooden spoon or spatula, fanning the rice simultaneously to cool it quickly.10m
Preview10mPreviewOnce the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large, non-metallic bowl. Pour the prepared sushi vinegar seasoning over the hot rice. Gently fold the seasoning into the rice with a wooden spoon or spatula, fanning the rice simultaneously to cool it quickly. - Prepare your desired fillings by thinly slicing the smoked salmon, avocado, and cucumber into uniform strips. Have all fillings ready and easily accessible.10mPreview10mPreviewPrepare your desired fillings by thinly slicing the smoked salmon, avocado, and cucumber into uniform strips. Have all fillings ready and easily accessible.
- Place a bamboo sushi mat (makisu) on a clean surface, then lay one nori sheet shiny side down. Evenly spread a thin layer of seasoned sushi rice over about two-thirds of the nori, leaving the top edge clear. Arrange your chosen fillings horizontally in the middle of the rice.15mPreview15mPreviewPlace a bamboo sushi mat (makisu) on a clean surface, then lay one nori sheet shiny side down. Evenly spread a thin layer of seasoned sushi rice over about two-thirds of the nori, leaving the top edge clear. Arrange your chosen fillings horizontally in the middle of the rice.
- Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori tightly from the bottom edge upwards, pressing gently to compact the ingredients. Moisten the clear top edge of the nori with a little water to seal the roll.2mPreview2mPreviewUsing the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori tightly from the bottom edge upwards, pressing gently to compact the ingredients. Moisten the clear top edge of the nori with a little water to seal the roll.
- Repeat with remaining nori, rice, and fillings. Once all rolls are made, moisten a sharp knife and slice each roll into 6-8 pieces. Serve immediately with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.5mPreview5mPreviewRepeat with remaining nori, rice, and fillings. Once all rolls are made, moisten a sharp knife and slice each roll into 6-8 pieces. Serve immediately with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
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