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Classic Japanese Sushi Rolls

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Seasoned sushi rice and nori wrapped around fresh fish and crisp vegetables for a classic homemade sushi platter.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Seasoned Rice
  • 2 cups short-grain sushi rice rinsed
  • 2 1/4 cups water for cooking rice
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar unseasoned
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for seasoning
  • 1 tsp fine salt for seasoning
Fillings and Serving
  • 8 oz sushi-grade salmon or tuna cut into batons
  • 1 medium English cucumber cut into batons
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 6 large nori sheets halved if making smaller rolls
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce for serving
  • 2 tbsp pickled ginger for serving

Equipment

  • Rice cooker or saucepan
  • Bamboo sushi mat
  • Sharp knife
  • Small bowl
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Cook and Season the Rice:
  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear. Cook it with the water according to the rice cooker or saucepan instructions.
  2. Warm the vinegar, sugar, and salt just until dissolved. Fold the mixture into the hot rice and cool it to room temperature.
Roll the Sushi:
  1. Place a sheet of nori shiny-side down on a bamboo mat. Spread a thin, even layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch strip clear at the far edge.
  2. Arrange fish, cucumber, and avocado in a narrow line across the lower third. Lift the mat and roll firmly, pressing the filling inward as the nori closes.
  3. Moisten the clear edge to seal the roll, then slice it into 6 to 8 pieces with a damp sharp knife.
Serve:
  1. Arrange the sushi rolls on a platter and serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g

Notes

  • Use sushi-grade fish from a trusted source.
  • Cool the seasoned rice before rolling so the nori stays crisp.
  • Keep fillings narrow for rolls that slice cleanly.