Basic Sushi

March 23, 2025 10 Minutes Medium

Nutritional Information

450 kcal
Calories
20g
Protein
75g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
Recipe Main Course
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!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Secondary Ingredients

Sauce and Seasonings

Instructions

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Roll it up to form a sushi roll. Note the rolling method, as it’s easy to get it wrong.
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Cut the sushi and serve. Tip: When cutting, wet the knife on both sides to prevent sticking.
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