Making sushi at home is easier than you might think! With a few fresh ingredients and the right technique, you can roll restaurant-quality sushi that’s customizable, delicious, and perfect for sharing. From classic rolls to creative twists, these homemade sushi recipes will elevate your next dinner night.
Why You’ll Love It
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Customizable: Fill rolls with your favourite seafood, veggies, or even cooked options.
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Fresh & Healthy: Made with wholesome ingredients right from your kitchen.
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Fun to Make: Rolling sushi is an interactive and creative cooking experience.
Basic Ingredients You’ll Need
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2 cups sushi rice, cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt
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Nori sheets (seaweed)
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Fresh fish (like salmon, tuna) or cooked options (shrimp tempura, crab sticks)
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Fresh vegetables (cucumber, avocado, carrots)
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Soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi for serving
Popular Roll Ideas
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California Roll: Crab stick, cucumber, avocado
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Spicy Tuna Roll: Fresh tuna mixed with spicy mayo and cucumber
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Vegetarian Roll: Avocado, cucumber, carrots
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Tempura Roll: Crispy shrimp tempura with creamy avocado
How to Make It
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Prepare rice: Cook sushi rice and season with rice vinegar mixture. Let it cool slightly.
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Set up nori: Place a sheet of nori on a flat surface.
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Add rice: Spread a thin layer of rice evenly, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.
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Fill it up: Add your choice of fish, veggies, or other fillings across the center.
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Roll: Gently roll from the bottom, pressing to form a log.
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Slice & serve: Cut into even pieces with a sharp knife, serve with soy sauce, ginger, and wasabi.
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