Description
Making sushi rolls at home is easier than you think! This step-by-step recipe guides you through creating delicious sushi rolls filled with your favorite ingredients like fresh fish, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado. Perfect for beginners or sushi enthusiasts, these homemade rolls are fun to make, customizable, and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Sushi Rice:
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- For the Rolls:
- 8 sheets of nori (seaweed)
- 1/2 pound fresh sushi-grade fish (e.g., salmon or tuna), thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
- Soy sauce for dipping
- Pickled ginger and wasabi for servin
Instructions
- Prepare the Sushi Rice:
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker or pot. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold the mixture into the cooked rice. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
- Prepare Your Ingredients:
- Slice the fish, avocado, cucumber, and carrots into thin, even pieces. Set aside.
- Assemble the Sushi Rolls:
- Place a sheet of nori shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- Arrange your desired fillings horizontally across the center of the rice.
- Roll the Sushi:
- Using the bamboo mat, gently lift the edge of the nori closest to you and roll it over the fillings, pressing firmly but gently. Continue rolling until the seam is at the bottom.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into 6-8 even pieces.
- Serve:
- Arrange sushi rolls on a platter. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.
Notes
- For vegetarian sushi, substitute fish with tofu or extra vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Use plastic wrap on the bamboo mat to make rolling easier and cleaner.
- Keep a bowl of water nearby to prevent the rice from sticking to your hands while assembling.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course