Temaki (Hand-Rolled Sushi)
Category: Main Dish | Serves: 1
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Nishiki rice | 50g |
| Tuna fillets | 40g |
| Nori seaweed sheet | 1/2 sheet |
| Shiso leaf | 1 |
| Water | as needed |
| Rice vinegar | as needed |
| Wasabi | to taste |
| Soy sauce | to taste |
Instructions
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Start by cooking your Nishiki sushi rice according to package instructions. Once the rice is cooked, let it cool slightly and season it with a splash of rice vinegar, adjusting the amount to taste.
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To prepare your temaki, take half a sheet of nori and place it on your left hand with the shiny side facing down and the rough side up. Make sure your left hand is completely dry before handling the nori.
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Lightly moisten your right hand with some water mixed with a little rice vinegar, then gently press your right hand on a towel to remove any excess moisture.
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Take about 50g of the seasoned sushi rice and shape it into a small triangle. Place the rice in the center of the nori, pressing it down slightly.
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Add a small dab of fresh wasabi on top of the rice. Then, place a shiso leaf on top, arranging it so that part of it will stick out when the temaki is rolled.
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Begin rolling the temaki from the bottom-left corner of the nori, where your thumb is positioned. Roll gently but tightly, ensuring that the cone shape forms as you go.
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Once youโve rolled it almost to the top, seal the open end of the cone with a couple of rice grains to hold it together.
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Your fresh and flavorful temaki sushi is ready to enjoy! Serve with soy sauce for dipping and enjoy immediately.
Notes:
- Temaki is typically eaten by hand, offering a fun and interactive sushi experience. Feel free to adjust the fillings to your taste by adding or substituting ingredients such as avocado or cucumber.
- Be sure to eat temaki right away as the nori can become soggy if left for too long.
