Flower Sushi Roll for Hina Matsuri or Mother's Day

Name: Flower Sushi Roll for Hina Matsuri or Mother's Day
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 grams Sushi rice; 2 sheets Nori seaweed; 5 to 6 Red filler (fried sweet potato) or White filler like fish sausage. (For more details, see my comments.); 1 Sakura denbu (mashed and seasoned pink fish); 1 White ground sesame seeds; 1 Fried egg crepe; 1 Fish sausages; 1 Japanese cucumber; 1 Cheese, Carrots for decorations; 1 to 2 Uncooked spaghetti noodle

Servings: persons

1
Cut the nori into fourths and make 6 square sheets.
2
If making a flower with 7 petals make 7 sheets of nori.
3
Mix 30 g of sushi rice with sakura denbu.
4
Mix the remaining sushi rice with sesame seeds.
5
Roll the omelet tightly and cut off the last 4 to 5 cm for use later.
6
Wrap the egg in nori and trim the length to 10 cm.
7
Wrap each red filler in nori.
8
On top of a sushi mat covered with cling film, line up the logs, stuffing sushi rice in between ( It works better if the sushi rice is shaped into triangles).
9
Place the egg log in the center using 3 logs as a base and top with 4 more logs.
10
Fill the gaps with sushi rice.
11
Bring up the edges of the mat to shape.
12
On a sushi mat covered in cling film, spread sushi rice to a depth of 10 cm.
13
Place the flower log on the sushi rice and roll up.
14
Pack sushi rice on the ends, and give it a good squeeze to completely conceal the flower.
15
Use a vegetable peeler to slice the fish sausage and cucumber.
16
Cut the remaining egg to equal length.
17
Decorating: Place the items prepared in Step 13 on the log and secure each side with an uncooked spaghetti noodle.
18
Place the pink sushi rice on top.
19
Use a cookie cutter to cut shapes out of the cheese and carrots for decorations.
20
Everyone will be surprised when you slice it open to reveal the beautiful flower inside!

418

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 grams Sushi rice, 2 sheets Nori seaweed, 5 to 6 Red filler (fried sweet potato) or White filler like fish sausage. (For more details, see my comments.), 1 Sakura denbu (mashed and seasoned pink fish), and more.

Yes, Flower Sushi Roll for Hina Matsuri or Mother's Day falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!