How to make sushi rolls
Sushi is one of Japan's traditional delicacies and has gained popularity around the world in recent years. Whether it's a family dinner or a gathering of friends, making your own sushi is a fun and healthy option. This article will introduce in detail how to make sushi, especially the techniques of how to roll sushi, to help you master this delicious dish easily.
1. Basic ingredients for sushi rolls

Making sushi rolls requires the following basic ingredients:
| Material | Dosage | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| sushi rice | 2 cups | Ordinary short-grain rice can also be substituted |
| rice vinegar | 50ml | for seasoning |
| sugar | 2 tablespoons | for seasoning |
| salt | 1 teaspoon | for seasoning |
| seaweed | 4-5 pictures | Exclusively for sushi |
| fresh fish | Appropriate amount | Such as salmon, tuna, etc. |
| cucumber | 1 stick | Cut into strips |
| avocado | 1 | slice |
| crab sticks | Appropriate amount | Optional |
2. Preparation of sushi rice
1. Wash the sushi rice and soak it for 30 minutes.
2. Cook rice and water in a ratio of 1:1.2.
3. Add rice vinegar, sugar and salt to the cooked rice while it is still hot, mix gently and let cool.
3. Steps of making sushi rolls
1.Spreading seaweed:Lay the bamboo curtain flat on the table and place a piece of seaweed with the rough side facing up.
2.Spread the rice:Spread the sushi rice evenly on the seaweed, with a thickness of about 0.5cm, leaving a 1cm margin at the edge.
3.Put the ingredients:Place fish, cucumber strips, avocado and other ingredients in the middle of the rice.
4.Roll sushi:Use a bamboo curtain to roll up the seaweed and compact it firmly to form a cylinder.
5.Cut into pieces:Use a sharp knife to cut the sushi roll into 1.5cm wide pieces.
4. Common types of sushi rolls
| Kind | main ingredients | Features |
|---|---|---|
| California roll | Crab sticks, cucumber, avocado | Wrapped with fish roe |
| salmon roll | Fresh salmon, cucumber | Delicious taste |
| Tuna roll | Tuna, hot sauce | Slightly spicy taste |
| Vegetable rolls | Cucumber, carrot, avocado | Best choice for vegetarians |
5. Tips for making sushi rolls
1.Rice temperature:The rice should not be too hot or too cold. It is easiest to operate when it is warm.
2.Tool selection:Use a sharp knife when cutting sushi and wipe the blade with a damp cloth after each cut.
3.Ingredients:Try to choose fresh ingredients, and the color combination is more attractive.
4.Roll tightly:Use even pressure when rolling sushi to avoid loosening.
6. How to Preserve Sushi
1. It is recommended to eat the prepared sushi immediately to ensure the best taste.
2. If you need to store it, wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator, but it should not exceed 24 hours.
3. It is not recommended to eat fish sushi overnight.
Through the above steps and techniques, I believe you have mastered how to make sushi rolls. Whether it's a family dinner or a gathering of friends, homemade sushi can add a lot of fun to your meal. Come and try it!
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