Sushi – 2 Pieces Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Fillings
Nori and Garnishes
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Place 1 cup of sushi rice in a sieve or fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
- 2
Cook the Rice
Transfer the rinsed rice to a rice cooker or pot. Add 1.25 cups of water and cook according to the rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- 3
Season the Rice
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Mix until dissolved. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Prepare Fillings
- 4
Assemble Sushi
- 5
Lay Out the Nori
Place a nori sheet shiny-side down on a bamboo sushi mat or clean surface.
- 6
Spread the Rice
Wet your hands to prevent sticking and take a handful of sushi rice. Spread it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.
- 7
- 8
Roll the Sushi
Begin rolling the sushi away from you, using the bamboo mat to help shape it into a tight roll. Apply gentle pressure to ensure it holds together.
- 9
Slice the Roll
Using a sharp, wet knife, slice the roll into 2 pieces. Clean the knife between cuts for cleaner slices.
Serve
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Serve the sushi pieces with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.