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JAPANESE SUSHI ROLLS FOR CHRISTMAS

October 27, 2015 by Linda 14 Comments

 

 

672 JAPANESE SUSHI ROLLS FOR CHRISTMAS

Japanese Sushi Rolls

JAPANESE SUSHI ROLLS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER.

We celebrate my husband’s and children’s Japanese ancestry with a traditional Japanese dinner that includes Japanese sushi rolls for Christmas Eve dinner.  We all gather around the kitchen and make the rolls together.  It is so much fun!
Maki Rolls and Nigiri Rolls are the main ones that we make.  Maki rolls are pieces of seaweed that are filled with rice and raw fish.  Nigiri are molded rice balls topped with raw fish.  Tuna and salmon rolls and Shrimp Tempura rolls are our favorites!

 

Sushi JAPANESE SUSHI ROLLS FOR CHRISTMAS

The freshest sushi grade tuna and salmon are used and we make tempura shrimp for the tempura shrimp rolls.  Japanese mayonnaise, avocado, cucumber and carrots are frequently used.  We change the recipes every time we make them.   Don’t forget the wasabi and soy sauce for dipping your sushi rolls.
Making the rice is the first step.  Cooking rice in a rice cooker makes it easy to cook in large batches.  I had a rice cooker that my in-laws in Hawaii gave me in 1977 and it lasted for 30 years.  There are many varieties of  rice cookers on Amazon that you will see  and purchasing one will make your rice cooking easier.

You will want to purchase a bamboo rolling mat.  Here are several on Amazon that might work for you.

 

Linda Omura

Yields 6

Japanese Sushi Rolls

Tuna and salmon rolls

1 hrPrep Time

20 minCook Time

1 hr, 20 Total Time

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups short grain sushi rice
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 sheets nori
  • 2 cups sushi rice, recipe above
  • 2 ounces sushi-grade tuna, cut into 1/4 by 1/2 by 3-inch strips
  • 2 ounces sushi-grade salmon, cut into 1/4 by 1/2 by 3-inch strips
  • 6 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup tempura batter mix
  • 1/2 cup ice water
  • 1 hothouse cucumber, julienne
  • 1 carrot, peeled and julienne
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice in cold water while stirring briskly to remove powder on rice. Drain the rice completely, Place the rice and the water in pot and boil over medium heat. Allow the water to boil for a few minutes and then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking 15 minutes without removing the lid. Remove the rice from the heat.
  2. Turn the rice onto a well-greased cookie sheet using a spatula or rice paddle. Sprinkle the rice with the vinegar, sugar and salt while stirring with the rice paddle or spatula. Keep stirring until the rice is almost room temperature. Cover with a damp cloth or paper towel.
  3. Make the tempura batter according to directions on the box.
  4. To prepare the tempura shrimp, dip the shrimp into tempura batter and fry in hot oil until batter is crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Place a nori sheet lengthwise on a bamboo rolling mat. Position the sheet about 1-inch from the edge closest to you and leave some of the bamboo matt exposed on the side of the nori sheet. Wet your hands in cool water and place a handul of sushi rice. Place the rice in the center of the nori using your fingers to spread the rice evenly over the nori. Be sure to leave 3/4 inch strip of nori uncovered on the far side.
  6. Place tuna or salmon or tempura shrimp down center of rice. Then place some julienne vegetables, cucumber or avocado along the side of the rice. Be careful not to overfill the nori. Place your fingertips along the edges to hold in place.
  7. Begin rolling while placing pressure on the fillings to keep the filling on the roll on the mat . Press down on the roll to keep in place and make the roll firm.
  8. When completely rolled, press the nori together at the seam.
  9. If you want a spicy roll, place some spicy mayo along the inside of the rice before rolling.
  10. Other items that you might want to use in the sushi are: cream cheese, imitation krab, salmon eggs and other types of fish.
  11. Cut each roll into 6-8 equally sized pieces
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Comments

  1. Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife says

    December 17, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    Beautiful! I love this idea for Christmas Eve. Oddly enough, I still have never made sushi at home. It's time I get myself a bamboo rolling mat!
    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 18, 2015 at 10:34 am

      It takes some planning but well worth it! I love sushi!
      Reply
  2. Chrissie says

    December 17, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    I love this recipe! My husband and I used to make homemade sushi all the time and we haven't in years! You've motivated me to try again. :)
    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 18, 2015 at 10:33 am

      It is a fun activity to do together! Take some pictures if you make it!
      Reply
  3. Lauren @ Wicked Spatula says

    December 17, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    This is so fun! My husband and I love to have a DIY sushi date night! We just did this last week and made WAYYY more than the two of us could eat haha!
    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 18, 2015 at 10:32 am

      It is fun. This year we are having so many people that I'm going to have to teach a few people how to make it!
      Reply
  4. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    December 19, 2015 at 12:32 am

    What a great way to celebrate traditions! I love sushi, and I've made it at home once. I think that needs to change and I need to start making it more often! Love your recipe!
    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 22, 2015 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks Patricia!
      Reply
  5. Katie @ Recipe for Perfection says

    December 20, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    These rolls are just beautiful. I've always wanted to learn to make my own sushi!
    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 22, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      You should try it Katie! It's not so hard once you get the hang of it!
      Reply
  6. Kimberly Ann @ Bake Love Give says

    December 21, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    I love tamale parties - I didn't even think about having a sushi party. :) What a fun holiday tradition!
    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 22, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      Hi Kim, it is a fun activity to do with a group!
      Reply
  7. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

    December 23, 2015 at 7:35 am

    I love how you honor your husband's heritage with this tradition. Looks delicious!
    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 25, 2015 at 1:37 am

      Thank you Sarah! We have enjoyed it throughout the years!
      Reply

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