Sushi Maki Rolls

How to prepare sushi maki rolls

1. To form these rolls you need a bamboo mat which you wrap in plastic wrap to keep it clean.
2. Cut the salmon into small strips, and cut the cucumber into slices, then cut the slices into sticks (julienne).
3. Place a nori sheet on the bamboo mat with the rough side facing up.
4. Place a thin layer of rice on the sheet (spread it with wet hands) leaving a free edge of about 2 cm at one end. Try to make the layer as uniform as possible in thickness.
5. Spread a little wasabi on the rice (on the opposite side from the free zone). Place salmon strips and then cucumber sticks over the wasabi.
7. Roll using the bamboo mat: first roll just enough to cover the filling, press the roll firmly to set it, then roll to the end.
8. Cut the roll into two equal parts and then each part into three. You will get 6 maki rolls.
   * use a super sharp knife for cutting
9. Repeat until you finish the rice or salmon.
10. Sushi is served with wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce.

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