Easy Sushi Recipe Step by Step

Follow these steps to make this recipe!

Ingredients

For the Sushi Rice:

• 2 cups sushi rice (short-grain rice)

• 2 ½ cups water

• ¼ cup rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• ½ teaspoon salt

For the Fillings (Choose Your Favorite):

• 1 cucumber (cut into thin strips)

• 1 avocado (sliced)

• 200g cooked crab, salmon, or tuna (optional)

• 1 carrot (julienned)

• 4–6 sheets of nori (seaweed)

For Serving:

• Soy sauce

• Pickled ginger

• Wasabi

Before We Start

• Wash the sushi rice 3–4 times until the water runs clear.

• Use a very sharp knife to cut the sushi rolls cleanly.

• Keep a bowl of water nearby to wet your hands, preventing the rice from sticking.

Instructions

Cook the Sushi Rice

Step 1: Take 2 cups of sushi rice (short-grain rice) and rinse under cold water 2–3 times.
Step 2: Take a pot, add rinsed rice, 2 ½ cups of water, and 1 tbsp of any oil. Bring it to a boil over low heat for 15 minutes (without cover).
Step 3: Turn off the flame, let the rice sit, cover it, and give it 10 more minutes.
Step 4: Take a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved.
Step 5: In the cooked rice, add the vinegar mixture and gently mix it. Let it cool at room temperature.

Prepare the Filling

Step 6: Grab a sharp knife. Wash the cucumber first, then cut it into thin strips. Take the carrot, avocado, and any other fillings, and do the same—cut into thin strips.
Step 7: If using seafood, make sure it is properly cooked or sushi-grade if raw.

Assemble the Sushi Rolls

Step 8: Take a sheet of nori and lay it down (shiny side down) over a clean surface or bamboo sushi mat. Wet your hands with water and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch margin at the top edge.
Step 9: Near the bottom edge of the rice, start arranging your chosen fillings in a line. Lift the bottom edge of the sushi mat and gently roll it over the fillings, pressing tightly.
Step 10: Continue rolling until you reach the end, then seal the edge with water.

Slice and Done

Step 11: Use a sharp knife to cut the rolls into bite-sized pieces (wipe the knife with a damp cloth or tissue paper between cuts).
Prepare them on plates and serve immediately with pickles and sauce!

Serve

Cut the sushi rolls into bite-sized slices and set them on a plate. Place a small bowl of soy sauce in the center along with chopsticks.

What Goes with Sushi

Pair your sushi with a side dish or a drink:

• Miso Soup – A traditional choice

• Pickled Ginger – A palate cleanser

• Wasabi – For a spicy kick

• Green Tea – A light, refreshing drink

• Sake – For an authentic touch

Recipes Related to Sushi

Chicken Sushi Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sushi rice

• 4 nori sheets

• 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp mayonnaise

• ½ cucumber (sliced)

Steps:

1. Cook your chicken and mix it with soy sauce and mayo.

2. Lay the nori sheet, spread sushi rice, and add chicken and thin strips of cucumber.

3. Roll it, cut it, and enjoy.

Baked Sushi Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sushi rice

• 200g cooked salmon or crab

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 sheet of nori (chopped)

• ½ cup shredded cheese

Steps:

1. In cooked salmon, add mayo and soy sauce. Mix well.

2. Take a baking dish and spread sushi rice.

3. Add salmon mixture, sprinkle cheese, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.

4. Serve with nori pieces and enjoy!

Sushi Without a Bamboo Mat

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sushi rice

• 4 nori sheets

• Fillings of choice (avocado, cucumber, fish, or chicken)

Steps:

1. Lay a parchment paper or paper towel on a clean surface.

2. Spread a sheet of nori on top.

3. Add rice and fillings, then roll carefully using the towel.

4. Cut and serve.

Sushi with Rice on the Outside

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sushi rice

• 4 nori sheets

• 100g salmon or crab

• 1 avocado (sliced)

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Place plastic wrap on a bamboo mat or towel.

2. Spread sushi rice first, then add the nori sheet.

3. Add fillings (salmon, crab, or avocado).

4. Roll carefully and coat with sesame seeds.

5. Cut and serve!

Conclusion

1. Cook the Sushi Rice: Wash the rice thoroughly 2–3 times, then add it to a pot. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes without a cover.

2. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved.

3. Once the rice is cooked, turn off the flame and cover. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

4. After 10 minutes, add the vinegar mixture to the rice. Mix evenly and let it cool at room temperature.

5. Prepare the Filling: Cut the carrot, cucumber, avocado, or your chosen fillings into thin strips and set them aside.

6. If using seafood, make sure it is properly cooked or sushi-grade if raw.

7. Assemble the Sushi Rolls: Lay a nori sheet (shiny side down) on a bamboo mat or clean surface.

8. Wet your hands with water and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving an inch from the top edges.

9. Arrange your chosen fillings in a row near the bottom edge of the rice.

10. Lift the bottom edge of the sushi mat and gently roll it over the fillings, pressing tightly.

11. Continue rolling until you reach the end, then seal the edge with a little water.

12. Cut the Rolls: Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into bite-sized pieces, placing a damp cloth or tissue between cuts.

Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and enjoy!

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