Quick and Easy Sushi Maki (Sushi Rolls)

Prepare authentic sushi rolls by seasoning rice with mirin, layering with tuna, cucumber, and spring onions, then rolling with bamboo.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 41.1 kcals 1642.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 6.7 grams 268.2 grams
Fat 0.1 grams 5.8 grams
Protein 2.8 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
40 pieces
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
55
ml
1
servings
GrainsCereals
255
g
Sushi Rice
rinsed well
Seafood
340
g
Tuna
sashimi quality, cut into long thin strips
Vegetables
5
sheets
Nori
seaweed sheets
1
piece
Cucumber
cut into 5 long pieces
5
piece
1
servings

Steps

  • Rinse rice under cold water and place in a lidded saucepan.
  • Add 568ml of water and simmer for 25 minutes until water is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and let the rice stand covered for 10 minutes.
  • Spread rice on a tray and mix with mirin while fanning to cool.
  • Place a seaweed sheet on a bamboo mat and moisten fingers with water.
  • Spread a 0.5cm layer of rice over three quarters of the seaweed.
  • Apply wasabi, tuna, spring onion, and cucumber in a line near the center.
  • Roll the mat tightly and let sit with the seam side down.
  • Trim ends with a wet knife and cut each roll into 6 to 8 pieces.
  • Serve with soy sauce and pickled ginger.