Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍚 Sushi rice: 300 g | 🥑 Avocado: 1 |
| 💧 Water: 4.5 dl | 🥒 Cucumber: ½ |
| 🍶 Rice vinegar: 4 tbsp | 🧂 Salt: ½ tsp |
| 🍬 Sugar: 1 tsp | 🐟 Salmon or surimi: amounts according to preferences |
| 🌿 Nori seaweed: 4 sheets |
Utensils
| 🍚 A rice cooker or a pot to cook the rice | 🔪 A sharp knife to cut the ingredients |
| 🍽️ A cutting board to prepare the vegetables and fish | 🥣 A mixing bowl to mix the rice with the vinegar |
| 🍥 A sushi mat to roll the makis | 🌿 Nori sheets to wrap the sushi |
| 🥑 A spoon to help spread the rice | 🥢 Chopsticks to serve or enjoy your sushi |
Preparation step by step
Total cooking time: 30 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
STEP 1 :
Start by rinsing 250 g of Japanese sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
STEP 2 :
Cook the rice in 300 ml of water for 15 minutes, then let it rest for 30 minutes off the heat.
STEP 3 :
In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and a pinch of salt.
STEP 4 :
Incorporate this mixture into the cooked rice, stirring gently so as not to crush it.
STEP 5 :
While the rice cools, prepare your fillings: slice 1 avocado and cut the cucumber into sticks.
STEP 6 :
On a sheet of nori, spread a layer of rice, leaving a free edge at the top.
STEP 7 :
Place the fillings in the center: avocado, cucumber, and possibly some salmon or surimi.
STEP 8 :
Roll the nori sheet tightly, then cut the roll into pieces to serve.
Preparing California sushi at home can be a fun and rewarding activity. With simple ingredients like sushi rice, avocado, and salmon, you can create inside-out makis that will delight your loved ones. Following the preparation steps and having a little patience will help you achieve impressive results.
By varying the fillings, whether with tuna, surimi, or even chicken, the possibilities are numerous to satisfy all cravings. Don’t hesitate to experiment and invite your friends to join you for a friendly sushi night!
Finally, for those who wish to discover more sushi restaurants in Lyon, you can explore places like La Perle Sushi or Toki.
