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temaki sushi

Easy Temaki Sushi at Home

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Temaki sushi is hand roll sushi that's easy to make at home
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

Sushi Rice

  • 2 cups short or medium grain rice See Notes
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • pinch of salt

Sushi Fillings

  • 1 lb sashimi (any fish)
  • 1 lb tamagoyaki
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1/2 lb kanikama (imitation crab legs)
  • 1/2 lb takuan
  • 1 cup shredded carrots

For Sushi Wrap

  • 10 sheets large roasted nori

Instructions

Make Sushi Rice

  • Cook rice in a rice cooker according to rice cooker instructions.
  • While rice is cooking put sugar, rice vinegar, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat on the stove until sugar is dissolved. Set aside until rice is done.
  • As soon as the rice is done cooking, transfer it to a large bowl or sushi oke. Pour the rice vinegar solution over the cooked rice and use a rice paddle to gently fold it in. Have a helper fan the rice while you mix to help it cool down. Cover rice and set aside while you prepare the sushi ingredients.

Prepare Hand Roll Sushi

  • Slice all sushi fillings (e.g. fish, cucumber, tamagoyaki, avocado) to 1/4" to 1/2" thick sticks. You can place the fillings on a serving platter, if desired.
  • Take your sheets of roasted seaweed and cut or tear lengthwise in half. Serve alongside sushi fillings and rice to allow your guests to make their own hand rolls.
  • To make a hand roll, place a small layer of sushi rice onto one half of your seaweed strip.
    how to roll temaki sushi
  • Layer your fillings of choice on top of the rice so that they point along the diagonal.
    how to roll temaki sushi
  • Fold the seaweed strip diagonally across your fillings and wrap behind, creating a cone shape.
    how to roll temaki sushi
  • Eat and make another! If you have leftover fillings, fresh sashimi can last in the fridge one more day.
    how to roll temaki sushi

Notes

  • Sushi rice in Japan is made from short grain rice that can be difficult to get in America. The Japanese rice brands in the US are typically medium grain rice that grows better here, and it's fine to use for sushi rice. Please note that the ingredients list "rice cooker cups" and not American measuring cups.
  • You can use whatever fillings you like. Other popular ingredients include shiso leaves, sprouts, pickled ginger, fish roe, natto, and more.