Homemade Sushi
Homemade Sushi is so much cheaper than at the restaurant! Sushi is easy and fun to make at home — here’s how!
Prep: 15min
Total: 15min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 92 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 6 sheets sushi seaweed (aka nori)
- 1 batch prepared sushi rice
- 1/2 lb sashimi-grade raw salmon (or desired raw fish of choice)
- 4 oz cream cheese (sliced into strips)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- soy sauce (for serving)
Instruction:
- Place the seaweed on a bamboo mat, then cover the sheet of seaweed with an even layer of prepared sushi rice. Smooth gently with a rice paddle.
- Layer salmon, cream cheese, and avocado on the rice, and roll it up tightly. Slice with a sharp knife, and enjoy right away with soy sauce.
How to Make Sushi
This great collection of Sushi Recipes will show you how to make sushi like a pro! Here’s a quick rundown on how to make sushi rice:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice (“sushi rice”)
- 2 cups water
- 4-inch square of kombu (optional)
- 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
Instruction:
- Wash the rice with cold water until the water runs clear.
- Place rice, water and kombu in rice cooker and cook the rice according to cooker instructions.
- While the rice is cooking, heat the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small pan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Once rice has finished cooking, transfer to a large mixing bowl. Gently fold in vinegar mixture.
- Allow rice to cool at room temperature and place a damp cloth over the bowl to avoid the rice drying out.
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FAQ
What are the 3 main ingredients in sushi?
Sushi at its core is made with three simple ingredients: raw fish, a nori sheet, and sushi rice. But, as anyone that’s frequented sushi restaurants will tell you, there are so many popular sushi rolls that come from those three ingredients!
What are the best things to put in sushi?
9 Popular Filling And Topping For Sushi
- Cucumber. …
- Fried egg. …
- Salmon and avocado. …
- Egg and pickle cucumber. …
- Pickle seaweed. …
- Beef and red onion. …
- Pulled pork with coleslaw. …
- Fish roe and cucumber.
What are the 5 main ingredients in sushi?
Sushi is typically made with rice, nori (seaweed), fish, and vegetables. Common sushi ingredients include tuna, salmon, shrimp, squid, eel, and crab.
What sushi is best for beginners?
The Best Sushi for Beginners
- Philadelphia Roll – Salmon, avocado, and cream cheese.
- King Crab Roll – King crab and mayonnaise.
- Boston Roll – Shrimp, avocado, and cucumber.
- Spicy Tuna Roll – Tuna and spicy mayo.
- California Roll – Imitation crab, avocado and cucumber.
