Making sushi at home can be a fun and rewarding experience, and it’s easier than you might think. By trying your hand at homemade fish sushi, you can enjoy fresh, flavorful sushi without leaving your kitchen. This recipe will guide you through creating delicious sushi rolls with a few basic ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4-6 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 8 ounces of sushi-grade fish (e.g., salmon or tuna), sliced thinly
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi for serving
Instructions:
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker or pot and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once cooked, let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice, then let the rice cool to room temperature.
- Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat (covered with plastic wrap). Spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top. Lay slices of fish, cucumber, and avocado across the rice.
- Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, pressing gently to form a tight cylinder. Seal the edge of the nori with a little water.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into bite-sized pieces. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.
