How to Make Cucumber Maki

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A quick, easy way to make a maki sushi roll. Seaweed sheets, cucumber and rice are combined the authentic, Japanese way. A must for all sushi connoisseurs.

Ingredients

  • 4 sheets of nori (dried seaweed sheets)
  • 150g sushi rice
  • 1/2 cucumber, julienned
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar

Steps

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    Spread a layer of sushi rice over the nori.
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    Using the makisu, fold the maki and apply pressure. This shapes the maki.
    • Use a multi roller, a Japanese bamboo roller that is about eight by eight inches.
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    Put the maki on a plate, with each piece facing up. Serve.
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    Yes, the seaweed on the outside of the sushi is meant to be eaten. Usually, you eat the whole piece of sushi in one bite.
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    Is this kind of sushi good?
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    If by "good" you mean "healthy", then yes, it is. Otherwise, it depends on your personal taste. If you don't like cucumber or seaweed, then you probably won't enjoy it.
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      Things You'll Need

      • 1 bamboo sushi rolling mat (makisu) - you can wrap it in cling film/ plastic wrap to make it easier to use
      • 1 sharp knife
      • 1 bowl of water
      • Serving plate

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