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
- Moisten your hands in a bowl of water. This will stop the rice from sticking to your fingers.
- 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.
- Put the Nori and rice onto the makisu.
- Sprinkle on some sesame seeds.
- Lay the cucumber strips horizontally across the centre
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
