Easy Maki Sushi (Sushi Roll) Recipe
Updated: Jun 24
Maki Sushi (Sushi Roll) is a delicious piece of sushi where sushi rice is rolled up in a sheet of Nori seaweed along with fresh raw fish, seafood or vegetables. It is one of the best known and especially loved types of sushi. Everyone knows this form of sushi and it is incredibly popular. Maki sushi is therefore widely eaten in sushi restaurants around the world. Here is an easy recipe for Maki Sushi that can be made without any professional sushi skills!
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What is Maki Sushi (Sushi Roll)?
Maki Sushi is the Japanese name for what is commonly referred to as “sushi roll” in English. It is categorized by having various ingredients rolled up in sushi rice (vinegared rice) and nori (seaweed) and cut into individual pieces. The nori is usually on the outside of the rice, but it is becoming increasingly more common to find Maki Sushi with the rice on the outside, the nori in between the rice and fillings. Maki Sushi is a convenient, delicious way to include multiple ingredients in one roll. Most common ingredients are raw fish, vegetables, cooked meats and eggs.
Easy Maki Sushi (Sushi Roll) Recipe
Making Maki Sushi usually needs a bamboo sheet mat, however you can roll them up beautifully with the cling wrap you have at home. Here is a popular recipe for avocado, salmon, and cream cheese. Once you get the hang of it, please try making Maki Sushi with your favorite fillings!
Ingredients for 1 roll:
0.45lbs(200g) hot sushi rice Here's an easy recipe for sushi rice
1 sheet nori (approximately 8”x 7”)
1/2 avocado
Fresh salmon
Cream cheese
Directions:
1. Cut the fillings
Cut salmon into sticks. Avocado and cream cheese sliced thinly lengthwise.
2. Place a sheet of nori over a cling wrap
Prepare a piece of cling wrap slightly larger than the size of a sheet of nori and place the nori on it. Place the nori on the cling wrap with the shiny side down and the short side to the side.
3. Add the sushi rice
Place the sushi rice on the top of the nori, leaving about 1” of space at the top and leave a little space at the bottom, and spread the sushi rice evenly on the nori. Be careful not to put on too much sushi rice, as it will make it difficult to roll.
4. Add the fillings
Stack 1 row of salmon, 1 row of avocado and cream cheese on Sushi rice a little below the center.
5. Cover with cling wrap
Lift the edge of the nori with the filling to begin rolling it. Apply a light pressure and roll the nori horizontally to create a tube-shape. Allow your fingers to cup the filling to prevent it from falling out. Continue to roll the nori until the filling is covered. Leave it for 10 minutes to blend the nori and the rice.
6. Remove the cling wrap and cut
Remove the sushi roll from the cling wrap and cut into 1” pieces. Maki sushi is now ready to eat with beautifully colored fillings.
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