Basic Sushi
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Basic Sushi

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Basic Sushi

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • rice 1 cup (about 190g)
  • ham 100g
The aromatics
  • cucumber 1 medium (about 150g)
  • carrot 1 medium (about 70g)
  • egg 1 large (about 50g)
  • starch 1 tbsp
  • nori 2 sheets
  • water 1 tbsp
The sauce & seasonings
  • vinegar 2 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tbsp
  • salt 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

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.
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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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