Salmon Sushi Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Salmon Filling
Sushi Assembly
Method
Preparing Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
In a fine-mesh sieve, rinse the sushi rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
- 2
Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed sushi rice and 2.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- 3
Season the Rice
In a small bowl, mix together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Preparing Salmon Filling
- 4
Prepare the Salmon
Ensure the salmon fillet is skinless and deboned. Cut it into thin strips, about 1/2 inch wide.
- 5
Season the Salmon
Drizzle the soy sauce over the salmon strips and let them marinate for about 15 minutes.
Assembling the Sushi
- 6
- 7
Lay Out the Nori
Place a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat.
- 8
Spread the Rice
With wet hands, take about a handful of sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.
- 9
- 10
Roll the Sushi
Using the bamboo mat, start rolling the sushi tightly away from you, pressing gently. Continue rolling until the sushi is fully wrapped.
- 11
Cut the Sushi
With a sharp knife, slice the roll into bite-sized pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean edges.
- 12
Serve
Arrange the sushi pieces on a plate. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.