How to Make a Sushi Roll
Just imagine making and enjoying your own delicious sushi rolls. There are many different types of sushi roll recipes that are easy to make. You can use a variety of fillings, such as crab, tofu, shrimp, avocado, salmon, rice and spicy tuna. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Lay the bamboo mat on a flat surface for sushi assembly. Put one nori, shiny side down, on top of the bamboo mat
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Keep your hands moist or damp with water and spoon a couple of tablespoons of sushi rice on top of the nori. Spread it over the seaweed, covering it completely.
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Use your hands to gently flatten the seaweed near the sides to create firm edges. Leave yourself about an inch at the top of each nori for sealing.
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Spread a little wasabi over the top of the rice and create a layer affect with your choice of fish or seafood and a selection of vegetables.
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Keep the fillings in place and begin rolling the bamboo mat while pressing firmly. Dampen the seaweed edge and seal it tightly.
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Remove the mat carefully and press in any unsealed ends. Place the sushi, seam side down, on a cutting board and slice it with a damp, sharp knife into 1-inch rounds.
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Tips & Warnings
For best results, cut the sushi firmly and straight down, rather than sawing it.
If you don't have a bamboo mat, you can use wax paper or a pastry sheet for sushi rolling.