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
Sushi Rolls (Maki) - Dinner recipe

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

  1. Step 1: Rinse rice until water runs clear. Cook according to package directions.
  2. Step 2: Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Fold into hot rice and let cool to room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Place nori on bamboo mat, shiny side down. Spread rice evenly, leaving 1 inch at top.
  4. Step 4: Arrange fish and vegetables in a line across the center.
  5. Step 5: Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, pressing gently to seal.
  6. Step 6: Wet a sharp knife and cut into 6-8 pieces.
  7. Step 7: Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.