Easy Homemade Sushi 

without a mat!

Great sushi doesn't have to mean ordering from a restaurant. A piece of parchment paper is all you need to make delicious sushi at home! No special equipment needed.

Ingredients: Cooked Sushi Rice Julienned cucumber Avocado slices Cooked or raw salmon, tuna, shrimp, or veggies To Roll:  Parchment paper Nori Sheets

Place a sheet of parchment paper or bamboo mat on a flat surface. Lay your sheet of nori shiny side up on the parchment.

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Spoon the white sushi rice on the nori. Keep the rice from sticking by dipping your fingers in water. Use your fingers to spread the rice out evenly, leaving a border at the top & bottom.

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Arrange your fillings on the bottom third of the nori, starting with julienned cucumber. Follow by stacking avocado slices and shredded salmon on top.

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Use the parchment paper for leverage and roll the nori tightly. Use wet fingertips to seal the nori at its seam.

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Use a sharp knife to cut the sushi roll crosswise into rounds. If your knife is too dull, you may have trouble cutting through the nori.

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Serve the sushi with soy sauce or tamari for dipping. Try pairing with wasabi and pickled ginger (easily found at supermarkets that sell sushi).

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Tips:  Make a batch of sushi rice ahead of time to speed things up. Always use your sharpest knife when cutting the sushi. Use parchment paper instead of a bamboo mat and plastic wrap.

FAQS

and answers!

Can you make sushi  ahead of time?

Yes, it can be made 1 day ahead and stored in the fridge.

What can I put in sushi?

Anything, really! Thin slices of veggies such as bell peppers, omelets, or fish.

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I'm Nicki Sizemore, a trained chef and cookbook author. I create wholesome, flavor-packed recipes that just happen to be gluten-free. These are dishes that anybody can master and everybody will love!