Temaki (Hand Roll Sushi)

Bring the vibrant flavors of Japan to your table with Temaki (Hand Roll Sushi), a fun and customizable delight for sushi lovers and home chefs alike. This easy-to-follow recipe combines fluffy, seasoned sushi rice with fresh sashimi-grade fish, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, all wrapped in a convenient cone of nori for a perfect handheld bite. Ideal for sushi nights or entertaining, this interactive dish lets everyone personalize their rolls with their favorite fillings. Ready in under an hour, Temaki is as visually stunning as it is delicious, served alongside classic condiments like soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for an authentic sushi experience at home. Perfect for family dinners or sushi-making parties, this recipe is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sushi rice
• 2.5 cups Water
• 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 10 sheets Nori sheets (dried seaweed)
• 200 grams Sashimi-grade salmon or tuna
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 Avocado
• 0 for serving Soy sauce
• 0 for serving Wasabi
• 0 for serving Pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and results in better-textured rice.

Step 2

In a pot, combine the rinsed rice and water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes to finish steaming.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat gently and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Let this mixture cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture over the rice, gently folding with a spatula to coat the rice evenly. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 6

While the rice cools, prepare the fillings. Slice the sashimi-grade fish into thin strips. Peel and thinly slice the cucumber and avocado.

Step 7

Cut each nori sheet in half crosswise for easier handling and more manageable temaki size.

Step 8

To assemble a hand roll, place a half-sheet of nori in your palm, shiny side down. Add about 2 tablespoons of prepared sushi rice in the center and gently press it down.

Step 9

Layer your choice of fillings (fish, cucumber, avocado) diagonally across the rice.

Step 10

Fold one corner of the nori over the fillings, and then roll into a cone shape, using a small grain of rice as glue, if necessary, to keep the nori sealed.

Step 11

Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Step 12

Serve immediately with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1856.5 grams (1856.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1309

Total Fat 36.80g	47%
Saturated Fat 5.80g	29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 110mg	37%
Sodium 2868mg	125%
Total Carbohydrate 182.60g	66%
Dietary Fiber 16.70g	60%
Total Sugars 34.40g
Protein 60.70g	121%

Vitamin D 1052IU	5260%
Calcium 224mg	17%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 2719mg	58%

*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: 25.4%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 56.0%