Classic Maki Roll

Master the art of sushi-making at home with this Classic Maki Roll recipe, a quintessential Japanese dish that combines simplicity and elegance. Tender sushi rice seasoned with tangy rice vinegar is paired with fresh slices of tuna or salmon, crisp cucumber, and creamy avocado, all wrapped in a sheet of nori for an irresistible burst of flavor and texture in every bite. This step-by-step guide ensures perfect rolls every time, whether you're a beginner or seasoned chef. Served with zesty wasabi, pickled ginger, and savory soy sauce, these homemade maki rolls promise an authentic sushi experience that's perfect for dinner parties, casual meals, or a fun culinary project. With minimal ingredients and a manageable prep time, this recipe is your gateway to creating restaurant-quality sushi in the comfort of your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1.25 cups water
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 4 pieces nori sheets
• 200 grams fresh tuna or salmon
• 1 small cucumber
• 0.5 medium avocado
• 2 teaspoons wasabi
• 4 tablespoons pickled ginger
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and 1.25 cups of water in a saucepan and let it soak for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Cover the saucepan with a lid and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice, ensuring that it cools to room temperature, but remains moist and sticky.

Step 4

While the rice is cooling, prepare your fillings. Thinly slice the fish, cucumber, and avocado into even strips.

Step 5

Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and place a sheet of nori on the mat, shiny side down. Wet your hands and spread a thin layer of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving about one inch at the top edge free.

Step 6

Arrange a strip each of tuna or salmon, cucumber, and avocado horizontally across the rice.

Step 7

Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, pressing and shaping the roll tightly. Once rolled, allow the seam of the nori to be on the bottom to seal.

Step 8

Dip a sharp knife in water to avoid sticking and cut the roll into 6-8 equal-sized pieces.

Step 9

Repeat the process with remaining ingredients to form additional rolls.

Step 10

Serve the maki rolls with a side of wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1069.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	837.9

Total Fat 22.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 76mg	0%
Sodium 4230.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 16.1g
Protein 64.0g	0%

Vitamin D 454IU	0%
Calcium 166.3mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 2133.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.9%

Protein: 30.3%

Carbs: 45.8%