How to Make a Sushi Roll
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Learning to make sushi at home was seriously life-changing. It’s surprisingly easy, super fun for date nights or special occasions, and way more affordable than ordering out. Once you master the basics, you can customize your rolls however you want!
Recipe Description
Sushi-Making Tips:
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Always use sushi-grade fish for raw preparations.
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Keep a damp towel nearby to clean your knife between cuts.
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Customize your rolls with ingredients like mango, cream cheese, jalapeño, or crispy onions!
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ingredients
Tools You’ll Need:
- Bamboo sushi mat (wrapped in plastic wrap to prevent sticking)
- Sharp knife
- Small bowl of water (for dipping fingers and knife)
- Plastic wrap (optional, for inside-out rolls)
ingredients
Sushi Rice:
- 1 1/2 cups short-grain sushi rice, rinsed
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar, gently warmed
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
ingredients
Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll:
- 5 -6 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 1/2 pound sushi-grade tuna, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced into thin matchsticks
- Sliced avocado, for topping
- Toasted sesame seeds, for topping
Method
To prepare the rice:
Step 1
Cook rice according to package directions (or in a rice cooker).
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine warm rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
Step 3
Gently fold into hot rice and let cool to room temperature before using.
Assembly Tips:
Step 1
Marinate the tuna in the sriracha, sesame oil, and sliced green onion for 10-15 minutes.
Step 2
Lay the bamboo mat on a clean surface and place a sheet of nori shiny side down.
Step 3
Wet your hands and gently press a thin, even layer of rice onto the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
Step 4
Lay your marinated tuna and cucumber in a horizontal line across the center.
Step 5
Use the bamboo mat to roll the sushi away from you, pressing firmly but gently to keep everything tight.
Step 6
Seal the edge with a little water.
Step 7
Slice with a sharp, damp knife.
Step 8
Top with avocado, sesame seeds, or spicy mayo if desired.