Dive into the elegant world of Japanese cuisine with these easy-to-make maki rolls. With vinegared rice, fresh seafood, and crisp vegetables wrapped in nori, this recipe offers a light and delicious way to enjoy sushi right at home.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sushi rice
- Rice vinegar, sugar, and salt (for seasoning)
- Nori (seaweed sheets)
- Fillings such as fresh fish (salmon/tuna), cucumber, avocado, or crab sticks
- Soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger (for serving)
Instructions:
- Prepare Rice: Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear, cook as directed, and mix with a blend of rice vinegar, a pinch of sugar, and salt while still warm.
- Assemble: Place a nori sheet on a bamboo mat, spread a thin layer of rice evenly (leaving a 1-inch edge), and arrange your chosen fillings along one edge.
- Roll: Tightly roll up the mat, pressing firmly. Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve: Arrange on a plate with soy sauce, a dab of wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.