Temaki Sushi

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Temaki Sushi Hand Roll Recipe: Family-Friendly Meal for Any Occasion

Looking for an easy, budget-friendly, and interactive dinner idea? Temaki Sushi, or hand-rolled sushi, is the perfect choice, especially during the holiday season. It's not just a meal - it’s an experience your friends and family will love! Guests can customize their own sushi rolls with their favorite ingredients, making it a fun and memorable holiday party dish, too.

When most people think of sushi, they envision rice and raw fish (sashimi). But did you know you can make sushi with everyday ingredients from your fridge or local market? Temaki Sushi can be sushi without raw fish, it’s versatile and can be adapted to suit everyone’s tastes.

At my house, this dish is a hit with the kids! They enjoy rolling their own sushi with nori sheets and their favorite fillings. For a kid-friendly twist, I used plain rice this time, but for authentic sushi rice, you can season it with sushi vinegar. The choice is yours - customization is part of the fun!

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RECIPE

Servings: 4

Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Sushi Rice Base:

• 6 cups cooked rice

• (Optional) 4 tbsp sushi vinegar for seasoning

• 20 sheets nori seaweed

Simmered Carrot:

• 1 medium carrot

• 1/4 cup mentsuyu

• 1 cup water

• 1 tbsp mirin

Teriyaki Chicken:

• 3 chicken thighs

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp mirin

• Pinch of salt

Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette):

• 3 large eggs

• Pinch of salt

• cooking oil

Other Fillings:

• 7-8 pieces imitation crab (kanikama)

• 2 cucumbers, julienned

• 2 packs natto

My Kitchen Tools:

Rice Cooking Pot (similar to mine)

Yukihira Cooking Pot

Egg Omelette Frying Pan

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Rice
   Cook rice. If using sushi vinegar, gently fold it into the rice while still warm and set aside to cool.

2. Simmer the Carrots
   In a small pot, combine strip cut carrot, mentsuyu, water, and mirin. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes until tender.

3. Cook the Teriyaki Chicken
   Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pan-fry on both sides until golden brown.

   Add sugar, soy sauce, and mirin, and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken. Slice into bite-sized pieces.

4. Make Tamagoyaki
   Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt. Pour into a lightly oiled pan and cook in thin layers, rolling each layer to create a tamagoyaki. Slice into strips.

5. Prepare the Other Fillings

   • Cut the cucumbers into strips

   • Separate imitation crab into strands.

   • Mix natto with its sauce.

6. Assemble the Ingredients
   Arrange all the prepared fillings on a large platter. Place nori sheets and a bowl of rice nearby.

7. Time to Roll
   To make a roll, place a sheet of nori shiny side down, spread a small amount of rice, and add your favorite fillings. Roll it up and enjoy!

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Why You'll Love This Temaki Sushi Recipe

• Customizable: Use your favorite ingredients or whatever you have on hand - avocado, pickled radish, shrimp tempura, tuna-mayo, and more!

• Family-Friendly: Kids and adults alike enjoy the hands-on experience.

• Quick and Easy: Ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

• Budget-Friendly: No need for expensive sashimi-grade fish; everyday ingredients work perfectly.

Temaki Sushi is more than just a recipe; it’s an opportunity to bring people together. Whether it’s a casual family dinner or a festive holiday gathering, this meal offers something for everyone. Try it out and let me know your favorite fillings!

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