How to Make Philadelphia Rolls
While salmon has not been used in sushi rolls until recently, the Philadelphia roll has become popular in the United States. Many people find that Philadelphia rolls provide a refreshing taste, thanks to the combination of salmon and cream cheese. This combination can be further enhanced when served with wasabi. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- One sheet of nori for each Philadelphia roll you plan to make
- Sushi rice
- Salmon
- Packaged cream cheese
- Bamboo sushi mat
- Plastic wrap
- Wasabi
Instructions
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Prepare the Wrap for Your Philadelphia Rolls
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Slice the sheet of nori into three wide pieces. You do not need as much nori to make Philadelphia rolls as you do other rolls, as they are thinner than most.
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Place a layer of sushi rice on the plastic wrap, the same shape and size as the piece of nori that you are using. Place the piece of nori, rough side down, on top of the sushi rice. You should shift the piece of nori closer to you than the sushi rice, ensuring that an edge of the rice is uncovered.
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Slice the Ingredients for Your Philadelphia Roll
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Cut the salmon into thin slices that are approximately 1/2-inch wide. Place the salmon lengthwise on the nori on the edge that is closest to you. Place a second strip of salmon next to it, with this strip closer to the center of the nori.
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Stand your packaged cream cheese up so that its longest dimension is vertical. Cut sticks of cream cheese that are between 1/4- and 1/2-inch thick. Place one row of these alongside the salmon in the center of the nori.
Serve Your Philadelphia Rolls
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Grasp the bamboo mat and curl the sides toward the center to make a roll. Let the edge of sushi rice fall over the uncovered edge of nori. Grip the roll firmly to ensure that it holds together.
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Use a wet knife to slice the Philadelphia roll into multiple pieces. A wet blade can cut through the ingredients with greater ease than a dry blade.
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Serve your Philadelphia roll with wasabi on the side. You and your guests will only need to place a small amount of wasabi on each piece of the Philadelphia roll to make it spicier.
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Tips & Warnings
If you do not have packaged cream cheese, you can use cream cheese from a tub. You must, however, exercise caution spreading it inside the Philadelphia roll.
You should use sushi-grade salmon for any Philadelphia rolls that you make. This status indicates that the salmon has been stored at a temperature that is low enough to kill any parasites.
