
Uramaki
Inside-out sushi rolls with fresh fish, vegetables, and seasoned rice.
30 mins
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 200g fresh salmon or tuna, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Soy sauce, for serving
- Wasabi and pickled ginger, 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 tender.
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.
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface. Cover it with plastic wrap to prevent sticking. Lay a nori sheet on top, shiny side down.
Wet your hands and spread a thin layer of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a small border at the top. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice.
Carefully flip the nori and rice over so the rice is facing down. Place avocado, cucumber, and fish slices horizontally in the center of the nori.
Using the bamboo mat, roll the sushi tightly from the bottom, applying gentle pressure. Seal the edge with a little water if needed.
Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces with a sharp, wet knife. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Chef's Tips
- Rice Consistency: Ensure the sushi rice is sticky but not mushy. Properly seasoned rice is key to great uramaki.
- Sharp Knife: Use a very sharp knife to slice the rolls cleanly. Wet the knife between cuts to prevent sticking.
- Fresh Fish: Always use the freshest fish possible for the best flavor and safety.
- Variations: Experiment with fillings like crab sticks, tempura shrimp, or cream cheese.
- Practice: Rolling uramaki takes practice. Don’t worry if your first few attempts aren’t perfect.