Make Cucumber Maki



A quick, easy way to make a maki sushi roll. Seaweed sheets, cucumber and rice are combined the authentic, Japanese way. A must for all sushi connoisseurs.

Ingredients

  • Nori (dried seaweed sheets)
  • sushi rice
  • some cucumber strips
  • Sesame Seeds

Steps

  1. Moisten your hands in a bowl of water. This will stop the rice from sticking to your fingers.
  2. Lay it out. Spread a layer of sushi rice over the nori.
    • Leave about {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}}, or half an inch bare at the top – you will need this bare strip to hold the roll in place.
    • Make sure the rice lies evenly over the Nori as this will make the rolling stage far easier.
  3. Put the Nori and rice onto the makisu.
    • Sprinkle on some sesame seeds.
    • Lay the cucumber strips horizontally across the centre
  4. Roll. Using the makisu, fold the maki and apply pressure. This shapes the maki.
    • Fold the mat forwards once again and apply more pressure.
    • Unroll.
  5. Slice the sushi.

    • To ensure a smooth cut, dip the end of your knife in water.
    • Slice the maki in half.
    • Trim off the uneven ends.
    • Cut the maki into 6 even pieces.
  6. Display the maki. Put the maki on a plate, with each piece facing up. Serve.

Tips

  • You can find the ingredients and the sushi mat at Asian food stores. Many supermarkets also carry sushi making ingredients and equipment.
  • A dash of tamari or sesame oil can add flavour if desired.

Things You'll Need

  • 1 bamboo sushi rolling mat (makisu) - you can wrap it in cling film/ plastic wrap to make it easier to use
  • 1 knife (sharp)
  • 1 bowl of water

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