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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 sheets of nori (seaweed)
  • 1/2 pound sushi-grade salmon, thinly sliced
  • sushi filling (crab meat) but you can also add fillings such as cucumber, avocado,smoked salmon, etc.
  • Wasabi and soy sauce for serving

Instructions

  • Firstly, you should rinse the sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water and bring to a boil over high heat. Thereafter, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
  • While the rice is cooking, make the sushi vinegar by combining the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar and salt have dissolved, then set aside to cool.
  • When the rice is done, transfer it to a large bowl and add the sushi vinegar. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to gently mix the rice and vinegar together, being careful not to mash the rice. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
  • Place a sheet of nori on top of the bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down. Wet your fingers with water and spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
  • Arrange slices of salmon on top of the rice. Use the bamboo mat to roll the sushi tightly, using the border of rice at the top to seal the roll.
  • Repeat with the remaining nori, rice, and sushi fillings.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the sushi rolls into bite-sized pieces. Serve with wasabi and soy sauce (you can also serve with other sauces which you desire, such as pickled ginger).