How to make sushi at home: a step-by-step recipe from Pronto

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If you’re looking for reliable recipes to make sushi at home, the Pronto team has already prepared them for you. The most popular option is Philadelphia sushi. The delicate texture and harmonious combination of salmon and cream cheese — who could resist! So let’s learn how to prepare perfect homemade rolls right now.

How to Make Homemade Philadelphia Sushi

Philadelphia rolls are a true classic of Japanese cuisine. These rolls combine components such as fresh fish, avocado, cucumber, and cream cheese. Philadelphia rolls are delicious both in their classic cold form and baked. However, today we will cover the classic recipe.

Ingredients for the Rolls

Perfect sushi starts with quality ingredients. You will need:

• 200 g of special sushi rice (preferably short-grain rice);
• 300 ml of water;
• 2 tbsp of rice vinegar;
• 1 tsp of sugar;
• 1 tsp of salt;
• 200 g of lightly salted salmon fillet;
• 100 g of cream cheese (“Philadelphia”);
• 1 cucumber;
• 1 avocado;
• 2–3 sheets of nori;
• soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi for serving.

Step-by-Step Recipe for Philadelphia Sushi

To prepare sushi rolls at home:

1. Cook the rice. This is the foundation of any sushi. Rinse 200 g of rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Pour 300 ml of water over the rice and cook over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to minimum, cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Let it sit for another 10 minutes without opening the lid.
2. Prepare the rice seasoning. Mix 2 tbsp of rice vinegar, 1 tsp of sugar, and 1 tsp of salt. Stir well. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
3. Prepare the filling. Cut the cucumber into thin strips, and slice the avocado. Cut the salmon into thin slices.
4. Form the rolls. Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat (shiny side down). Moisten your hands with water and spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving one edge empty for sealing.
5. Filling. Place the cucumber strips, avocado, and cream cheese in the center. Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll it up, pressing slightly to keep its shape.
6. Salmon on top. Cover the finished roll with thin slices of salmon and gently press them onto the rice.
7. Cut the rolls. Moisten a knife with water and cut the roll into equal pieces, about 2 cm wide.

You can sprinkle sushi and rolls with sesame seeds. Serve the dish with soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger.

How to Make Sushi at Home: Recommendations from the Pronto Team

For your sushi to taste truly delicious, keep in mind:

• Fish selection. The quality of fish is crucial when making sushi. Always use high-quality salmon fillet or other fresh fish.
• Proper rice. Do not use regular rice — it lacks the necessary stickiness. Always choose a special sushi variety.
• Amount of filling. Don’t add too much filling. It’s important to maintain balance between rice and ingredients so every element is noticeable.
• Bamboo mat. Use a bamboo mat to roll the sushi easily. This helps maintain even shape and firmness.
• Thin slicing. To achieve perfect pieces, slice the salmon and filling very thinly so all components blend harmoniously.

Enjoy!