Sushi Rolls

Japanese sushi rolls are made with seasoned rice, nori seaweed, and different kinds of fillings. They are tasty and can be made to fit your tastes. They are great for a meal that is both fun and social.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups sushi rice
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Nori seaweed sheets
• Assorted fillings e
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• Soy sauce, for serving
• Wasabi, for serving
• Pickled ginger, for serving

Instructions:

Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear

In a rice cooker, combine rice and water

Cook according to rice cooker instructions

In a small saucepan, heat rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved

Let cool

Once rice is cooked, transfer to a large bowl and gently fold in vinegar mixture

Let cool to room temperature

Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat

Spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top

Arrange desired fillings in a line along the center of the rice

Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat, moistening the top border of the nori with water to seal

Slice the sushi roll into bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife

Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger