Jul 17 2026

Maki Special Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

(Monday-Saturday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Pick up at Restaurant before 2.50 pm. All Served with Miso Soup or Salad)

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Ingredients

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Maki Special Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare Sushi Rice

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to the package instructions, using 2 cups of sushi rice and 4 cups of water.

  2. 2

    Season the Rice

    Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a bowl, and gently fold in the rice vinegar while the rice is still warm. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

  3. 3

    Prepare Fillings

    Julienne the cucumber and slice the avocado. If using crab meat, ensure it's shredded or chopped into bite-sized pieces.

  4. 4

    Roll the Maki

    Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down. Wet your hands and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small border at the top. Add cucumber, avocado, and crab meat on top of the rice. Roll the sushi tightly, using the mat to help guide it. Seal the edge with a bit of water.

  5. 5

    Slice and Serve

    Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled sushi into bite-sized pieces. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

  6. 6

    Prepare Miso Soup

    In a small pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of miso paste and stir until dissolved. Serve warm.

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