Makizushi (Maki Roll)
Prepared sushi rice, nori sheets and cucumber come together in this vegan β 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
Shopping list (7)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
π Unit converter
How to make it
- Cut the cucumber and avocado into thin matchsticks, and slice your chosen filling into long even strips; if using raw fish, keep it well chilled and only use sashimi-grade seafood.
- Lay a bamboo rolling mat on the work surface and place one nori sheet shiny-side down with the long edge facing you.
- Dampen your hands with a little water, then spread about three-quarters of a cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 2 cm clear border along the top edge.
- Smear a light streak of wasabi across the centre of the rice, then arrange a line of cucumber, avocado and filling neatly across the width.
- Lift the edge of the mat closest to you and roll it forward over the filling, tucking firmly and pressing as you go to form a tight, even cylinder, then seal the bare nori edge with a dab of water.
- Transfer the roll to a board and, using a sharp knife wiped clean and slightly damp between cuts, slice into 6 to 8 even pieces.
- Repeat with the remaining nori and filling, sprinkle the rolls with toasted sesame seeds, and serve with soy sauce and extra wasabi on the side.
Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) Β· coconut aminos
Tips & common questions
How long does Makizushi (Maki Roll) take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Makizushi (Maki Roll) vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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Makizushi (Maki Roll) is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: KanpyΕ-maki 001.jpg (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.