A Simple Vegetarian Sushi Recipe

This sushi recipe is one of the first sushi rolls that I ever tried. I’m sure it’s one of the firsts for a lot of people. Since my first encounter with this cucumber roll (Kapa Maki), I’ve jazzed it up a bit. Now it’s a cucumber and avocado roll which is still basic - but tasty!

Ingredients:
1 cup sushi rice
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 pinch salt
4 sheets nori
1/2 cucumber, sliced thinly - lengthwise
1 avocado - peeled and sliced

Directions:
1. Mix the rice with the vinegar and salt.
2. Place a sheet of seaweed onto your bamboo sushi mat.
3. Use your hands (wet them first) to spread a thin layer of rice across the seaweed. Leave a ½ inch strip with no rice at the bottom.
4. Place the avocado and cucumber strips across the center.
5. Start rolling the seaweed towards the exposed side. If you need to unroll and reroll to tighten the roll. You can also use a little water to help seal the end of the roll.
6. Repeat with the other sheets.
7. Use a sharp and wet knife to slice the roll.
8. Enjoy!

This sushi recipe is so easy! It’s a great roll to start with if you’ve never made sushi before or been curious about trying.

And remember - the great thing about this sushi recipe is that you can easily substitute the cucumber and avocado for anything you like - crab meat, smoked salmon, carrots, a fried egg. Be creative and find something you like.

Patrick

A Good Philadelphia Roll Sushi Recipe Is A Must Have

A sushi recipe must have for your personal collection is a good Philly roll. One of the first rolls I had when I was being introduced to sushi was a Philadelphia Roll. I originally found this recipe at SushiLinks and it's a great sushi recipe for beginners and veterans alike.

There’s something about the cream cheese and salmon that you just can’t resist. It’s also a popular roll to serve at sushi night because so many people are comfortable with it making it a good starter.

This is one of my favorite Philadelphia Roll recipes:

Recipe For Two Large Philly Rolls

Ingredients:
2 8" lengths of 1/4" square cream cheese
3 ounces smoked salmon
2 8" lengths of 1/4" square English cucumber
2 toasted Nori (sushi grade seaweed) sheets
1 cup Sushi rice

Directions:
1. Place one full sheet of sushi nori on your bamboo mat, shiny side down.

2. Lightly cover the nori sheet with your prepared sushi rice.

3. Place your toppings lengthwise at center of your rice.

4. Fold your mat over. With even pressure, tighten your roll by pressing and pulling on your mat.

5. Finish your rolling by rolling your tightened roll over the last flap of nori. Repeat the tightening process if necessary.

6. Slice your Philadelphia Roll into eight pieces. And that's it! Enjoy!

Make sure to try this sushi recipe next time you are in the mood for sushi at home!

Patrick

A Favorite Sushi Recipe: My Easy California Roll

Here’s a sushi recipe that I am quite fond of and that is a staple when I make sushi at home. It’s a good beginner’s sushi roll, and is really flavorful. I originally found this sushi recipe at CDKitchen.com. That's the great thing about the internet - a great sushi recipe is always just a click away!

My Easy California Roll - A Favorite Sushi Recipe

Ingredients:
1 Sheet Japanese Nori
1 cup Sticky Japanese Sushi Rice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon Sugar
1/2 an Avocado
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 sticks imitation crab sticks
1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
Wasabi Paste

Directions:
1. Mix the vinegar and sugar together until sugar is dissolved.
2. Pour the vinegar mix over sticky rice and mix gently.
3. Next, spread (about 1/4 inch thick) the rice thinly and evenly onto the nori sheet.
4. Shred the crab sticks and mix it with the mayonnaise, and cut the avocado into thin slices.
5. Place pieces of crab sticks and avocado slices onto the rice and roll carefully. A good bamboo sheet is a must have for rolling.
6. Dip sushi into soy sauce mixed with wasabi for taste.

This sushi recipe for My Easy California Roll Sushi serves/makes 2.

This is a great starter roll/sushi recipe. I hope you enjoy it as it is one of my favorite sushi recipes and I make it every time I host a sushi night.

Patrick