Maki Rolls

Delight in the art of Japanese cuisine with these homemade Maki Rolls, a vibrant combination of fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and savory imitation crab wrapped in perfectly seasoned sushi rice and nori. This recipe walks you through the essential techniques of rolling sushi with a bamboo mat, ensuring beautifully crafted rolls every time. With a balance of crunchy cucumber, sweet carrots, and umami-rich soy sauce, each bite is a symphony of textures and flavors. Ideal for sushi lovers, this restaurant-quality dish is easy to personalize and makes a stunning addition to any meal. Serve your Maki Rolls with traditional accompaniments like pickled ginger, wasabi paste, and soy sauce for dipping, and impress your guests with this fun and flavorful Japanese creation. Perfect for parties, date nights, or even a creative family dinner, these customizable rolls are a must-try for sushi enthusiasts!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sushi rice
• 4 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 5 sheets Nori sheets
• 1 small Cucumber
• 1 small Carrot
• 1 medium Avocado
• 8 sticks Imitation crab stick
• 1 cup Soy sauce
• 1 cup Pickled ginger
• 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.

Step 2

Cook the rice with 2 cups of water in a rice cooker or on the stove following package instructions.

Step 3

Once cooked, let the rice cool to room temperature.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat the mixture slightly until the sugar dissolves.

Step 5

Pour the vinegar mixture over the cooled rice and gently mix until the rice is evenly coated. Spread the rice onto a baking sheet to let it cool completely.

Step 6

Peel and cut the cucumber and carrot into thin, long strips.

Step 7

Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cut it into thin slices.

Step 8

Lay a bamboo sushi rolling mat on a flat surface, then place a sheet of plastic wrap over it to avoid sticking.

Step 9

Place a nori sheet shiny side down on the mat.

Step 10

Wet your hands to prevent the rice from sticking, and spread a thin, even layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border on the top edge.

Step 11

Arrange a few strips of cucumber, carrot, avocado, and 1-2 crab sticks horizontally across the center of the rice.

Step 12

Lift the edge of the bamboo mat closest to you with your thumbs while holding the filling ingredients in place with your fingers.

Step 13

Roll the mat over the ingredients, pressing gently and tucking the ingredients under. Continue rolling until the mat is free and the roll is complete.

Step 14

Repeat the process for the remaining nori sheets and ingredients.

Step 15

With a sharp knife, slice each roll into 8 pieces. Clean the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure a clean cut.

Step 16

Serve the maki rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi paste on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1514 grams (1514.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1406

Total Fat 28.30g	36%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.60g
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 15894mg	691%
Total Carbohydrate 237.20g	86%
Dietary Fiber 24.90g	89%
Total Sugars 45.70g
Protein 57.30g	115%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 391mg	30%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 2623mg	56%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.8%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 66.2%