Basic Sushi

Basic Sushi

Delight in homemade sushi with this easy-to-follow recipe that combines fresh vegetables, savory ham, and perfectly seasoned rice for a delicious bite every time. Thin strips of cucumber, carrot, and ham add crunch, while a delicate egg skin—made with starch and water for extra softness—brings rich flavor. The veggies are marinated in a tangy-sweet dressing of vinegar, sugar, and salt for an extra flavor boost. Sushi rice is seasoned with a balanced mix of vinegar, sugar, and salt, then layered onto nori with the fillings for a satisfying roll. Expert tips, like wetting the knife before slicing, ensure clean, beautiful pieces. Perfect for a light lunch or appetizer, this sushi is fresh, flavorful, and fun to make!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Main Course

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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rice
1 cup (about 190g)
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ham
100g

The aromatics

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cucumber
1 medium (about 150g)
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carrot
1 medium (about 70g)
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egg
1 large (about 50g)
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starch
1 tbsp
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nori
2 sheets
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water
1 tbsp

The sauce & seasonings

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vinegar
2 tbsp
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sugar
1 tbsp
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salt
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making sushi by cutting them into thin strips. Cucumber, ham, and carrot are cut into thin strips and set aside.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Beat an egg: Mix an egg with a small half tablespoon of starch and a spoonful of water, add a small amount of salt. Make the egg skin: Heat the pan, spread a thin layer of oil, pour in the egg mixture, shake the pan, and cook over low heat to make the egg skin. Cut the egg skin: Cut the egg skin into long strips.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Season the vegetables. Tip: Marinate the vegetables in a dressing made with a spoonful of vinegar, half a spoonful of sugar, and a small half teaspoon of salt. This will make them more flavorful. You can add other ingredients you like, such as bell peppers.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Cool the cooked rice and season it. Tip: Mix a spoonful of vinegar, a quarter spoonful of sugar, and a small half teaspoon of salt to make a seasoning, and mix it into the rice. This is to adjust the flavor of the rice.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Place a sheet of nori on the sushi mat, and spread the rice evenly onto the nori. Tip: Add the rice a little at a time, spreading it thinly, and leave a strip of nori empty at the end for sealing. Place the vegetable strips on top of the rice.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Roll it up to form a sushi roll. Note the rolling method, as it’s easy to get it wrong.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Cut the sushi and serve. Tip: When cutting, wet the knife on both sides to prevent sticking.

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