We love sushi. We love it so much that we rarely make it at home, well, because Uchi is just down the street. But this homemade sushi recipe is a fun kitchen project to do with your significant other when you’re looking for something new to do together in a Friday night. Plus, making this sushi roll is way less expensive than ordering sushi at a restaurant.
Sushi Roll-Making Tips!
First things first – don’t be scared! The only thing required for “sushi date night” is a bamboo mat and a positive attitude. You need to be in the kind of mood where you can laugh at each other when you get rice stuck all over your fingers and when your sushi rolls don’t turn out perfectly but they’re delicious anyway. When you’re ready to start cooking, prep your components: the sushi rice and your fillings.
How to Make Sushi Rice
While white rice is traditional, I opt for healthier short grain brown rice which works great. Here’s how to make it:
Sushi Recipe Fillings
I love to make my veggie sushi roll with avocado and cucumber… but the special ingredient here is mango! I like how it replaces the soft texture of raw fish, and it adds a wonderful sweet pop of flavor. You could also play with the fillings here and try blanched asparagus, boiled sweet potato, thinly sliced red cabbage, scrambled egg, or tofu. Make sure you slice your fillings thinly so that a little of each ingredient will fit nicely in the center of the sushi roll. P.S. if you’re intimidated by rolling sushi, you can make a deconstructed sushi rice bowl using this same delicious ingredient combination.
How to Make Sushi
When the rice and the fillings are ready, it’s time to roll!
If you love this sushi roll recipe…
Try this variation with roasted shiitakes, or make a bigger meal complete with miso soup and a salad with carrot-ginger dressing!
