Japanese Maki Sushi

Make your own delicious Japanese Maki Sushi with this easy-to-follow recipe! This sushi roll is made with fresh ingredients and is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. All you need is some nori seaweed, cooked sushi rice, cucumber strips, avocado slices and optional sesame seeds and pickled ginger to make this tasty dish!

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Bamboo rolling mat, sharp knife

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Japanese

Keywords:

Japanese, Maki, Sushi, Roll, Rice, Nori

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Ingredients:

1 sheet of nori seaweed

1/2 cup cooked sushi rice

2 tablespoons of sesame seeds (optional)

1/4 cup of cucumber strips

1/4 cup of avocado slices

2 tablespoons of pickled ginger (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

Place the nori sheet on a bamboo rolling mat. Make sure the shiny side is facing down.

Spread the cooked sushi rice evenly over the nori sheet, leaving about an inch uncovered at the top. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice if desired.

Place cucumber strips and avocado slices in a line across the center of the rice and nori sheet. Add pickled ginger if desired.

Lift up one end of the bamboo rolling mat and begin to roll it away from you until you reach the end of the nori sheet. Use your fingers to press down on the roll as you go to ensure it is tightly rolled together.

Once you have reached the end, use a sharp knife to cut into 8 even pieces and serve immediately with soy sauce or wasabi if desired.

Nutrition:

Calories – 200 kcal; Fat – 2 g; Carbohydrates – 35 g; Protein – 5 g; Sodium – 500 mg

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Did You Know?

Japanese sweets, or wagashi, are typically made with rice flour, bean paste, and fruit, and are often served with tea.