Sushi is a beloved dish worldwide, known for its exquisite combination of flavours, textures, and artistry. While traditional sushi rolls often feature classic ingredients like fish, cucumber, and avocado, there's endless room for creativity. One essential component of sushi is the nori sheet, a thin layer of dried seaweed that adds a unique umami flavour and holds the sushi roll together. In this article, we will share with you some unique Nori Sheet and Sushi Rice recipes that are worth the try.
These recipes are by China Bistro in Hyderabad, which is renowned for its fusion of Neu Asian cuisine and enchanting ambiance, making it the perfect destination for memorable celebrations with loved ones. These delightful recipes showcase Sushi Rice and Nori Sheets as key ingredients, promising to tantalise taste buds:
1. Blue Forest Roll Recipe
Ingredients For Blue Forest Roll
- 120g Sushi Rice
- 0.5 Nori Sheet
- 20g Sushi Vinegar
- 5g Water Chestnut
- 50g Edamame (without pod)
- 20g Kikkoman Soya Sauce for Sushi
- 5g Butterfly Blue Pea Herbs
- 20g Julienned English Carrot
- 2g Potato Flakes
- 7.5g Wasabi Powder
- 10g Rich Whipping Cream
- 25g Pickled Ginger
- 20g Asian Salsa
- 5g Butter
How To Make Blue Forest Roll
1. Prepare Sushi Rice following the instructions on the package.
2. Once the rice is cooked, mix in sushi vinegar and allow it to cool to room temperature.
3. Now lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat.
4. Evenly spread the Sushi Rice over the nori sheet.
5. Place cooked edamame, sliced water chestnut, and julienned English carrot on top of the rice.
6. Carefully roll the Nori Sheet tightly with the rice and fillings using the bamboo mat, ensuring a firm seal.
7. Slice the sushi roll into bite-sized pieces.
8. Top each piece with a dollop of whipped cream infused with butterfly blue pea herbs.
9. Then arrange the Blue Forest Roll pieces on a serving platter.
2. Crunchy Avocado Roll Recipe
Ingredients For Crunchy Avocado Roll
- 25g Julienned English Cucumber
- 120g Sushi Rice
- 0.5 Nori Sheet
- 20g Sushi Vinegar
- 60g Imported Avocado, sliced
- 1g Togarashi Chilli Powder
- 20g Kikkoman Soya Sauce for Sushi
- 5g Tanuki (tempura flakes)
- 1g Unagi Sauce
- 5g Spicy Mayo
- 25g Pickled Ginger
- 7.5g Wasabi Powder
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How To Make Crunchy Avocado Roll
1. First prepare Sushi Rice according to the instructions on the package.
2. Mix sushi vinegar into the cooked rice and let it cool.
3. Then carefully place a Nori Sheet onto a bamboo mat.
4. Spread the Sushi Rice evenly over the nori sheet.
5. Evenly sprinkle togarashi chilli powder over the rice.
6. Now layer julienned English cucumber and sliced avocado on the rice.
7. Sprinkle tempura flakes over the avocado.
8. Drizzle spicy mayo and unagi sauce over the ingredients.
9. Then carefully roll the Nori Sheet tightly using the bamboo mat.
10. Now cut the sushi roll into bite-sized pieces.
11. Serve with wasabi powder, pickled ginger, and Kikkoman soy sauce.
3. Seafood and Avocado Roll Recipe
Ingredients For Seafood and Avocado Roll
- 0.5 Nori seaweed sheets
- 20g Sushi Rice
- 3g Sesame seeds
- 5og Assorted seafood (such as shrimp, crab, or tuna)
- ¼ Small Cucumber, julienned
- ¼ Ripe Avocado, sliced
- 7.5g Wasabi, for serving
- 20g Kikkoman Soy sauce, for serving
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How To Make Seafood and Avocado Roll
1. Follow the instructions on the Sushi Rice package to cook it, then allow it to cool to room temperature.
2. Prepare your seafood as needed; for instance, shrimp can be boiled or grilled, crab steamed or boiled, and tuna seared. Ensure the seafood is cooled before use.
3. Place a sheet of nori seaweed on a bamboo sushi rolling mat.
4. Spread a thin, even layer of Sushi Rice onto the nori, leaving about a 1-inch gap at the top edge.
5. Arrange avocado slices, julienned cucumber, and your chosen seafood horizontally across the centre of the rice.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the filling.
7. Beginning from the edge nearest to you, tightly roll the sushi using the bamboo mat, applying gentle pressure to seal the roll.
8. Once rolled, use a knife to cut the roll into individual pieces, approximately 1 inch thick.
9. Serve the Misaki rolls with soy sauce and wasabi.
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