How to Make Sushi: Maki Rolls
Pictured Recipe: Teriyaki-Mussel Maki Rolls
Get step-by-step instructions for how to roll sushi and maki rolls.
To make a maki roll, start with nori and our recipe for healthy Whole-Grain Sushi Rice. Then follow these easy step-by-step instructions. Use whatever fillings you like to complete your homemade sushi rolls.
-The EatingWell Test Kitchen
Step 1
Place a sheet of nori (found at well-stocked supermarkets) shiny-side down on a bamboo rolling mat. Spread 1/2 cup sushi rice over half the sheet; firmly press rice along the edges.
Step 2
Arrange ingredients of your choice about 1 inch from the bottom of the rice. Think about colors and flavors as you choose your fillings.
Step 3
Roll up the maki tightly, leaving the last inch of the nori sheet exposed. Dip your fingertips into a bowl of water and wet the last inch of the nori, then finish rolling it closed.
Step 4
Roll the bamboo mat over the maki roll. Pinch the mat to form the maki into an even cylinder. Before cutting, dip the tip of a chef's knife in water and tilt it up to let water roll down the blade.
Pictured Recipe: Seared Arctic Char Hand Rolls
Three Maki Roll Combinations to Try
1) Smoked wild salmon with avocado, snow peas and scallion
2) Flash-seared Arctic char with pan-roasted broccoli rabe stems, papaya, radish sprouts and sweet onion
3) Pan-roasted shiitakes with cilantro, tomato, radish and avocado