Homemade rolls
1 serving
45 minutes
Homemade rolls are the art of Japanese cuisine realized in the comfort of your own home. Their origins date back centuries when sushi and rolls became an integral part of Japan's gastronomic culture. This recipe combines the tenderness of salmon, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy cheese to create a harmony of flavors highlighted by tobiko caviar. Rice infused with the aroma of smelt and smoked salmon adds a deep, rich taste. Homemade rolls are versatile: they can be served as a light snack, festive dish, or simply enjoyed with loved ones. Their preparation is a true ritual that immerses you in the atmosphere of Eastern gastronomy where every detail matters. This dish is not just food but an expression of creativity and tranquility that can be felt in every bite.
1
Prepare fluffy rice.
- Long grain rice: 100 g
2
Thoroughly mix the cooked and cooled rice with a portion of 1-2 tablespoons of smelt caviar with smoked salmon.
- Caviar: 70 g
- Salmon: 70 g
3
Wrap the mat with a plastic bag.
4
Place a sheet of nori glossy side down on the mat.
- Dry seaweed nori: 1 piece
5
Spread the rice mixture evenly over the nori surface (leave a 1 cm margin from the far edge), and compact the rice with the back of a fork or spoon.
- Long grain rice: 100 g
6
Flip (if you want to make an inverted roll, like Philadelphia).
7
Place the ingredients at the edge of the nori sheet (strips of cucumber, strips of fish, sliced salmon, cream cheese - combinations to taste).
- Cucumbers: 30 g
- Crab sticks: 2 pieces
- Salmon: 70 g
- Cream cheese: 40 g
8
Wrap with a mat.
9
Spread tobiko caviar on the rice and compact it again.
- Tobiko caviar: 40 g
10
Cut with a knife moistened in water.