Salmon Roll Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Salmon Filling
Nori and Extras
Method
Preparing Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse the Sushi Rice
In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 2
Cook the Sushi Rice
Combine the rinsed sushi rice and water in a rice cooker or pot. Cook according to rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
- 3
Season the Rice
Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved, then gently fold this mixture into the warm rice. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Making the Salmon Filling
- 4
Prepare the Salmon
If the salmon fillet is not skinless, remove the skin. Cut it into small pieces and mix with cream cheese, chopped chives, and lemon juice in a medium bowl until well combined.
Assembling the Sushi Rolls
- 5
Lay Out Nori
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface and lay one sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the mat.
- 6
Spread the Sushi Rice
With wet hands, take a handful of sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge free of rice.
- 7
Add the Filling
Spoon a line of the salmon filling along the bottom edge of the rice-covered nori.
- 8
Roll the Sushi
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to form a tight roll. Seal the edge of the nori with a little water.
- 9
Slice the Rolls
With a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Wipe the knife with a wet cloth between cuts for clean slices.
Serving
- 10
Serve the Salmon Rolls
Arrange the sushi rolls on a plate and serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
