Simple Homemade Sushi Roll Recipe for Beginners

You don’t need to be a chef to make sushi. This basic Maki roll recipe is perfect for beginners.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked sushi rice (seasoned with rice vinegar)
• 4 sheets of Nori (seaweed sheets)
• 1 cucumber (cut into long, thin strips)
• 1 avocado (sliced)
• Imitation crab or fresh salmon (sushi-grade)
• Soy sauce for serving

Steps:

1. Prepare the mat: Place a sheet of Nori on a bamboo sushi rolling mat.
2. Spread the rice: Wet your hands and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the Nori, leaving 1 inch empty at the top.
3. Add fillings: Lay the cucumber, avocado, and crab/salmon horizontally across the center of the rice.
4. Roll it up: Roll the mat tightly away from you to form a log. Press gently to seal it.
5. Slice and serve: Use a sharp, wet knife to slice the roll into 6–8 pieces. Serve with soy sauce.

Why you should make this: Making sushi at home is highly customizable, surprisingly affordable, and a great skill to impress your friends.