How to Make a Kappa Maki Roll
Kappa maki (kappamaki) is a traditional Japanese cucumber roll and a favored choice at every sushi bar, especially by sushi-loving vegetarians. Kappa maki makes wonderful appetizers or hor d'oeuvres, and even people that aren't sushi aficionados will love the the savory little treats. Give it a try, and you see that making kappa maki at home couldn't be much easier. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 3 cups of sushi rice, cooked and cooled
- 1 cucumber
- Nori, 6 to 7 sheets
- Salt
- Soy sauce or shoyu
- Wasabi paste
Instructions
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Wash the cucumber and peel it, if desired. Scoop out the seeds and discard them. Slice the cucumber lengthwise into thin sticks and sprinkle it with a dash of salt.
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Lay the nori sheets on a bamboo mat or a flat surface and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over about 2/3 of the nori, leaving an edge closest to you uncovered. If necessary, dampen your fingers with vinegar water to spread the rice thinly and evenly.
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Lay a strip of sliced cucumber in the middle of the rice.
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Start at the edge nearest you and carefully roll the nori into a long tube. Make sure that the rice doesn't escape from the sides of the roll.
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Cut the kappa maki rolls into appetizer sized pieces about 3/4-inch long.
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Serve the kappa maki rolls. Provide some soy sauce and wasabi paste for dipping.
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Tips & Warnings
Wasabi paste can be found in the Asian section of most supermarkets.