Recipe: Perfect Temaki-zushi

Temaki-zushi. Rolled sushi comes in two types: maki-zushi, which are rolled snugly in nori using a bamboo mat called makisu, and temaki, which are rolled by hand. There are no special skills required to make hand-rolled sushi; they can be made by kids at the table, and are a popular dish in many homes. Temaki starts with a sheet of nori, which is usually cut in half to make it more manageable.

Temaki sushi is a form of rolled sushi, created in a cone or roll shape. Temaki is different from maki sushi, as you do not cut it into pieces. The English translation for "temaki" is hand roll. You can cook Temaki-zushi using 17 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Temaki-zushi

1. Prepare 3 cups of Short Grain Japanese rice *180ml cups.
2. Prepare 72 ml of Rice Vinegar.
3. It's 4 tablespoons of Sugar.
4. It's of Salt 1 teaspoon strong.
5. Prepare of Nori.
6. You need of Soy Sauce.
7. It's of Wasabi.
8. You need of <Filling Suggestions>.
9. You need of Sashimi (raw fresh fish), Smoked Salmon, Cooked Prawns,.
10. It's of Eel Kabayaki, Canned Tuna mixed with Japanese Mayonnaise.
11. Prepare of Tuna Sashimi & Spring Onion (*finely chopped and mixed).
12. It's of Salmon Roe, Teriyaki Chicken, Tonkatsu (pork cutlet), Ham.
13. It's of Yakitori & Yakiniku, Omelet.
14. Prepare of Cucumber, Avocado, Radish Sprout, Lettuce, Shiso (perilla).
15. You need of Carrot (*cooked in salted water or sliced into thin strips).
16. Prepare of Japanese Pickles (radish, ginger, cucumber, etc.).
17. It's of Umeboshi, Natto.

Bring a touch of elegance to your next batch of sushi with this temaki zushi, or hand-rolled sushi, recipe. These cone-shaped sushi rolls look fancy, but in actually they are easy to make, taste great, and can contain any fillings you desire. Why not also try fillings such as Spicy Beef, Lettuce and. It's easy to enjoy temaki sushi at home with family and friends, simply wrap nori sheet around sashimi grade fish and sushi rice, cucumber, takuan, and radish sprouts.

Temaki-zushi step by step

1. Cook Sushi Rice. See my 'Sushi Rice' recipe..
2. Place Nori sheet on a plate, then spread small amount of Sushi Rice thinly, place some fillings on top the rice and roll up by hands and eat. Some people may wish to have some dipping Soy Sauce and Wasabi. Serve with hot Clear Soup (and cold wine!!!).
3. There is no rule. Be creative and enjoy..

Temakizushi is a very literal Japanese word. Te is hand and maki is roll so, therefore, "hand roll sushi" is the meaning. It is a great party food because a host can prepare the sushi rice and all the fillings beforehand and everyone can enjoy to make their own hand roll sushi with the fillings they like. Temaki-zushi is as simple to prepare as it is festive to behold. Assembling your own sushi roll adds fun and action to the meal.