Sushi
Hand-pressed vinegared rice topped with a thin slice of fresh raw fish or seafood — the most recognisable Japanese dish worldwide.
Cuisines
Japanese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Sushi
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Sushi rice |
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1 1/4 cups | Water |
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3 tablespoons | Rice vinegar |
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1 tablespoon | Sugar |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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4 sheets | Nori , strips for garnish |
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1/2 | Cucumber , finely chopped |
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1/2 | Avocado |
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4 ounces | Fish , fresh, raw |
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— | Soy sauce , for serving |
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— | Pickled Ginger , for serving |
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— | Wasabi , for serving |
Instructions
- 1 Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 2 Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 3 In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over low heat until the sugar and salt dissolve. Allow to cool.
- 4 Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
- 5 Cut the cucumber and avocado into thin strips. Slice the fish into thin pieces.
- 6 Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface. Lay a sheet of nori on the mat, shiny side down.
- 7 Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.
- 8 Arrange cucumber, avocado, and fish slices in a line along the bottom edge of the rice.
- 9 Using the sushi mat, carefully roll the sushi into a tight cylinder, applying gentle pressure.
- 10 Moisten the top border of the nori with a little water to seal the roll.
- 11 Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- 12 Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6-8 pieces.
- 13 Serve the sushi with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.
Tips
Use a very sharp knife to slice the sushi rolls cleanly. Wetting the knife slightly can help prevent sticking.