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How to Make Sushi 101

Ingredients: Any cut of sashimi, at least 3 sheets of Nori  Seaweed sheets ( Umai Nori gold or platinum ), Japanese short-grain sushi rice, Sushi vinegar, Fillings such as Avocado, Cucumber, Pickled vegetable, etc.

Useful items: Sushi rolling mat

Make the sushi rice

1) Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear. Cook 1 cup of rice either in a rice cooker or stovetop.

2) Once cooked, transfer and let cool. While it is still warm add 1 1/2 tablespoons of sushi vinegar.

Time to Make the sushi rolls

1) Cut 1/3 of the seaweed sheet and lay across the rolling mat., shiny side face down.

2) Take about 3/4 of your cooked rice and spread it across the sheet, making sure to leave around 1/2 and inch at the top of the sheet empty

3) Time to spread out your fillings on top of the rice evenly.

4) Place thumbs underneath the rolling mat and lift the edge up and over the filling. Roll the mat away from you and press together.

This does take practice but eventually, you will be rolling your own sushi like a professional! Take your time and mix up the ingredients each time for new, exciting flavors.