Simple Sushi Rolls

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   Prepare rice.

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   Rince rice well in strainer until water runs clear.

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   Boil rice on medium for 5 minutes.

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   Keep covered and DO NOT stir.

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   Reduce to simmer for 10 minutes

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   While rice is cooking, heat rice vinegar, sugar and salt until sugar and salt are dissolved.

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   Set aside and let cool.

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   Once rice is done simmering, transfer to a bowl and slowly add vinegar mix while stirring rice to ensure even distribution.

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   Now let rice cool to room temperature.

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    I like the inside out style rolls, so break nori sheet in half and make sure your bamboo rolling sheet is covered in plastic wrap.

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    With wet hands (to avoid rice sticking to you)take a good handful of rice and press evenly to all edges of nori sheet.

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    Then flip nori sheet so rice is now on bottom and you have a clean sheet to add fillings.

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    I like to put a very thin spread of wasabi paste to start.

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    Cut slices out of cream cheese block and line up evenly in the middle of nori sheet the length of sheet.

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    Thinly slice salmon or fish of choice (tuna and crab work very well too).

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    Add next to cream cheese.

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    At this time you can add other items like avocado, cucumber......

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    Slowly and gently roll your masterpiece and be sure to add enough pressure so rice will cause sushi roll to stick in it's shape.

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    I refrigerate them for a half hour or so before I cut into about 6 pieces.

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    Be sure to use a wet knife as the cream cheese will start sticking to a dry blade causing a mess.

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    You can then add sesame seeds and Sriracha for some added flavor and texture.

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    This is about as basic as it gets.

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    It sounds like a lot of steps but after a time or two it's nothing to get some fresh rolls at home.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.