WHAT IS A HAND ROLL SUSHI?

Hand Roll Sushi also called Temaki is cone shaped roll which is eaten as a single serving. It is eaten with hands hence the name Hand Roll. Hand Roll Sushi can be served as an appetizer or in main course.

Introduction: What is a Hand Roll Sushi?

Have you ever wondered “What is a Hand Roll Sushi?” or “How is is it different from other rolls?”. Well basically the ingredients are same. Difference is that Maki Rolls are cut in to 6 to 8 pieces while Hand Roll sushi is eaten as whole.

I personally prefer making Hand Rolls at home. They are very easy to make and also very yummy. Hand Rolls are the perfect rolls for a party. You can toss different fillings and guests can assemble them based on their preference. Make a platter of vegetables, Nori and Sushi Rice. Let the guests make their own rolls.

How to make Hand Roll Sushi

Hand Roll Sushi can be made with a variety of ingredients. You have got a wide range of options to choose from. It depends on your personal liking. There is a wide variety of seafood you can choose from. I personally like to use Rice, any sea food and 2 to 3 vegetables wrapped in Nori. It is just like prepping Ingredients for a hotpot. Hand Rolls are easiest to make at home. I use the following ingredients as filling of my Hand Rolls:

Sushi grade salmon or Tuna	1 lb
Seaweed Sheets	10
Avocado	2
Cucumber	2
Radish Sprouts	2
Shiso leaves	1 cup
Cooked Sushi Rice	4 cups
Rice Vinegar	2 tsp
Sugar	¼ tsp
Salt	¼ tsp

Condiments:

Soy Sauce

Wasabi

Gari (pickled Ginger)

Spicy Mayo( for recipe, click here)

Sriracha

Tools:

• Rice Cooker
• Platter dish
• Knife

Instructions:

Step 1:

Prepare Sushi rice. For this you need to wash and cook Short grain Rice. Don’t make your Rice very sticky. Then season Rice with Vinegar, sugar and Salt according to your taste preference. 

Step 2:

Cut salmon in thin slices. Make tuna filling by mixing Mayo and Sriracha.

Step 3:

Wash the vegetables. Peel and cut them in thin slices.

Step 4:

Place all your ingredients on a platter dish.

Step 5:

Next step is to take roasted Seaweed sheets. Cut the sheet in half. Remember to put shiny side down.

Step 6:

Place a thin layer of rice on Sea weed. Next put Salmon or Tuna filling. Next add the vegetables of your preference and tada you are done.

Step 7:

Now comes the most important step i.e. to roll sushi into a cone. When you get hold of it, its actually very easy. Take the bottom left corner and bring it up. Next wrap the remaining Sea weed like a cone. You can also watch this video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-fhk457Jtw

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Tips to Make Perfect Hand rolls:

• To have crispy rolls use good quality Sea weed. Place its shiny side down.
• To avoid any bacteria that might be on fish, Add some wasabi on top of your sea food.
• To avoid Soggy Rolls, Keep the Nori dry. You don’t want it to become Soggy. Eat it as soon as you roll it. Hand Rolls are better if eaten fresh.
• To have the perfect shape, be gentle with it. Don’t squeeze your Roll.
• To seal it perefectly, put some grains of rice aside. And seal the open flap using those grains.

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