
Temaki Sushi
Hand-rolled sushi cones filled with fresh fish, vegetables, and sushi rice.
30 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2.5 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 sheets nori (seaweed), cut in half
- 200g fresh sashimi-grade tuna, sliced
- 200g fresh sashimi-grade salmon, sliced
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Wasabi (optional)
- Pickled ginger (optional)
- Soy sauce (for serving)
Nutrition Facts
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice with water in a rice cooker or pot until fully cooked.
In a small saucepan, heat rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice and let it cool to room temperature.
Prepare all fillings: slice the fish into thin strips, julienne the cucumber, and slice the avocado.
Take a half sheet of nori and hold it in your hand. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice on one half of the nori.
Add your choice of fillings (fish, cucumber, avocado) diagonally across the rice.
Roll the nori into a cone shape, starting from the bottom corner. Seal the edge with a little water or rice.
Serve immediately with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
Chef's Tips
- Freshness is key: Always use the freshest sashimi-grade fish for the best flavor and safety.
- Rice texture: The rice should be sticky but not mushy. If it's too dry, add a little more vinegar mixture.
- Customization: Feel free to add other fillings like crab sticks, shrimp, or tempura.
- Eat immediately: Temaki is best enjoyed fresh as the nori can become soggy if left too long.
- Practice makes perfect: Don't worry if your first few cones aren't perfect - they'll still taste great!