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Easy Sushi Rolls

Learn how to make delicious sushi rolls at home with simple ingredients and techniques, perfect for family dinner nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Sushi rice, cooked and seasoned The sticky kind, not regular rice.
  • 4 sheets Nori sheets Use sushi nori only.
  • 8 oz Sushi-grade fish (salmon or tuna) Alternatively, use avocado, cucumber, crab sticks, or cooked shrimp.
  • to taste Soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger For serving.
Equipment
  • 1 Bamboo sushi rolling mat Can also use parchment paper or plastic wrap.
  • 1 Sharp knife For clean slices.
  • 1 Bowl of water To dip fingers when handling sticky rice.
  • 1 Cutting board For rolling and slicing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by cooking sushi rice according to instructions and let it cool slightly.
  2. Lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, onto your sushi rolling mat.
  3. Wet your fingers with water to prevent sticking, then take a handful of sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori, leaving a border at the top.
  4. Place your chosen fillings (sushi-grade fish or alternatives) across the center of the rice.
  5. Roll the mat away from you, tucking the edge of the nori over the fillings and pulling it tightly as you roll.
  6. Continue rolling until you reach the border, dampen it with water to seal the roll.
  7. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Serving
  1. Slice the sushi rolls into bite-sized pieces with a sharp, wet knife.
  2. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

Notes

Experiment with different fillings and toppings according to your preference. For non-fish options, consider veggies or cooked meats.