Sushi Rolls (Maki)
Learn to make beautiful homemade sushi rolls with fresh fish, vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice. A fun and impressive dish for special occasions.
Prep
45 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
Japanese
Ingredients
- • 2 cups sushi rice
- • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- • 1 tablespoon sugar
- • 1 teaspoon salt
- • 4 nori sheets
- • 8 oz sushi-grade salmon or tuna
- • 1 cucumber, julienned
- • 1 avocado, sliced
- • Soy sauce for serving
- • Pickled ginger
- • Wasabi
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse rice until water runs clear. Cook according to package directions.
- Step 2: Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Fold into hot rice and let cool to room temperature.
- Step 3: Place nori on bamboo mat, shiny side down. Spread rice evenly, leaving 1 inch at top.
- Step 4: Arrange fish and vegetables in a line across the center.
- Step 5: Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, pressing gently to seal.
- Step 6: Wet a sharp knife and cut into 6-8 pieces.
- Step 7: Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.