Every day Japanese cuisine dishes are becoming more in demand and more popular. Their satiety, attractive appearance, exquisite and original taste do not leave anyone indifferent. Rolls can be eaten not only in the restaurant, but also cook them at home, which will be cheaper.
What are rolls, what products are needed for their preparation
Rolls - a dish traditional for Japan and Korea, sometimes, they are also called sushi rolls. They are made from different ingredients that can be combined and combined differently, each time getting a new and original dish.
To prepare this dish, you must have a mat with which the rolls are rolled up, as well as some products:
- rice vinegar;
- nori sheets;
- rice;
- wasabi;
- soy sauce;
- pickled ginger;
- a fish;
- avocado;
- cucumber.
For the preparation of rolls is best to use only fresh produce. Rice, vinegar, sauce, ginger and wasabi can be bought separately in the store or in one set, other products will have to be chosen at their discretion.
For the preparation of more exotic rolls, you can use several types of fish, caviar, mussels, octopus, crabs, shrimp, sesame seeds, various cheeses.
How to prepare rice for rolls
One of the main products in the preparation of sushi and rolls is rice of a certain variety. He is preparing for a special technology.
Ingredients:
- rice - 0.4 kg;
- 0.5 liters of water;
- rice vinegar - 4 tablespoons;
- 2 teaspoons of salt;
- sugar - 1 tablespoon.
Cooking time: 30 minutes.
Calories per 100 grams: 342 kcal.
Preparing delicious rice for rolls is very simple if you follow the instructions and follow them completely.
- Pour the rice into a sieve and rinse it under cold running water;
- Pour water into a saucepan, lay out the rice, cover with a lid and bring to a boil and allow to cook for 2 minutes, then remove the container from the heat and allow the rice to swell for 10 minutes;
- From the saucepan, remove the lid and allow the rice to cook for 10 minutes until the end;
- In vinegar pour vinegar, put sugar, salt, mix and heat;
- Put ready rice in a plate, add marinade to it and mix well.
Cooked rice according to this recipe is obtained exactly as needed. In combination with algae, various ingredients, it is fully revealed.
A simple step-by-step recipe for rolls at home
One of the most delicious and easy to prepare is rolls with cucumber and shrimps. They turn out to be gentle and refined, but at the same time very light, that will appeal to those people who prefer diet food.
Ingredients:
- 6 sheets of nori;
- 0.25 kg shrimp;
- 350 grams of finished rice;
- 3 cucumbers;
- 1 tablespoon sesame.
Cooking time: 30 minutes.
Caloric content per 100 grams: 156 kcal.
It is a pleasure to cook such rolls, because even the most inexperienced cook will be able to cope with this occupation.
- Cucumbers are washed and cut into thin strips; if their rind is bitter, it must be cut off in order not to spoil the taste of the rolls;
- Thaw shrimps in advance and boil according to the instructions on the package, and then peel them off the shell, remove the legs and rinse under cold water;
- Nori leaf lies on a bamboo mat to make it more convenient to form sushi. On the nori, a ball of rice is laid out with wet hands and is evenly distributed over the entire surface, 4 millimeters thick, not reaching 1.5 centimeters to the top;
- Sprinkle with sesame roll, cucumber and shrimp slices are placed in the center;
- When the whole filling is laid out on the nori, a roll is carefully formed from it, which wraps itself more easily with a bamboo mat so that the sushi do not disintegrate, the edge of the seaweed, on which there is no rice, is moistened with water to make it sticky.
Ready-made rolls will be appreciated by all family members, in spite of their simplicity, they are very tasty and unusual.
Rolls "Philadelphia" at home
For a person who has never tried sushi, it’s best to start discovering the world of Japanese cuisine from the Philadelphia rolls. Thanks to their delicate, refined and balanced combination of products, everyone likes these rolls, with no exceptions.
Ingredients:
- 450 grams of rice;
- 0.6 kg trout;
- avocado - 1 piece;
- 3 cucumbers;
- Nori - 4 leaves;
- 0.3 kg Philadelphia cheese.
Cooking time: 15 minutes.
Caloric content per 100 grams: 160 kcal.
These products will be enough to prepare 6 blanks. From this amount you get a whole set of 48 rolls, which is enough for the whole family.
- Rice is prepared in advance so that it gets a little cold;
- Wash cucumbers and avocados, remove the skin and seeds, cut into small strips;
- The bamboo mat is covered with a food film, a small sheet of nori is placed on it, the glossy side is down, and rice is evenly distributed on it, leaving 1 centimeter from one side and gently turned over to the other side, to the film, so that the algae are on top;
- On the nori, cream cheese is poured in an abundant layer, on top of it is a cucumber and avocado;
- Using a rug and film, gently lift one edge and form a roll;
- Cover the mat once more with a film, put thinly sliced pieces of salmon on it, which should remain as long and large as possible;
- The fish is laid out on the roll and neatly wrapped in it.
Despite some difficulties in the preparation of rolls, with a strong desire and effort, every person will learn how to make them.
How to cook rolls "Caesar" at home
Cooking delicious and perfect in shape rolls is a task that not every beginner cook can handle. But with a strong desire and patience, this can be easily learned.
Ingredients:
- 0.4 kg of finished rice;
- Nori sheets - 4 pieces;
- Fried chicken breast - 200 grams;
- sesame;
- 1 avocado;
- 2 cucumbers;
- 100 grams of bacon;
- 100 grams of Grana Padano cheese;
- 10 0 grams of lollo-rosso.
Cooking time: 15 minutes.
Caloric content per 100 grams: 165 kcal.
Cooking Caesar rolls is a real pleasure, because, despite the complexity of the dish, everything in it is quite simple.
- The rice is boiled and brought to the desired state in advance, slightly cooled and laid out on a sheet, sprinkled with sesame. Nori is best laid out on a bamboo mat, covered with cling film;
- Nori is covered with the free edge of the rug and turned over, and chicken breast, cheese, bacon, lettuce leaves are laid out on the back side, and cucumber and avocado are in the center;
- Form a roll, and smear the edge of the algae with water and fix;
Such sushi is ideal for people who like to experiment. Cheese, chicken, bacon and other ingredients create a rather delicate and harmonious taste that is simply impossible to forget.
Baked rolls at home
If ordinary sushi is tired and you want to try something new and unusual, you should cook baked rolls. This dish will appeal to all family members, both adults and children.
Ingredients:
- salted salmon - 0.2 kg;
- hard cheese - 160 grams;
- Nori - 4 leaves;
- 1.5 cups ready rice;
- cucumber - 2 pieces;
- 6 tablespoons of mayonnaise.
Cooking time: 15 minutes.
Calories per 100 grams: 148 kcal.
Baked rolls are a delicious and unusual dish that not all sushi lovers have tried. All ingredients are perfectly combined with each other and create a gentle and harmonious taste.
- Rice is boiled, filled, cooled;
- Cucumbers are washed, if necessary, they are cut off the skin and cut into strips so that their thickness is 0.5 cm;
- Put food film on the mat, put a sheet of nori on it, put a layer of rice on top and gently turn the algae up;
- Put sliced cucumber on top of the sheet and roll up so that the rice is on top;
- Cut the fish into small pieces and mix well with grated cheese and mayonnaise;
- Rolls cut into 6 pieces, put on a baking sheet and top with a mixture of mayonnaise, fish and cheese;
- Bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
Hot sushi is best served on the table immediately so that they do not have time to cool. Their taste will be a little unusual and piquant, but they only benefit from it.
Egg Pancake Rolls
To create not just rolls, but a real culinary piece that will appeal to children and adults, any person will be able to cope with this. Such sushi is not only tasty and tender, but also has a presentable appearance, so they can even be served on a festive table.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs;
- sugar - 0.5 tsp;
- nori - 2 leaves;
- soy sauce;
- cucumber - 1 piece;
- 40 grams of cream cheese;
- 60 grams of salty pink salmon;
- rice vinegar - 0.5 tsp.
Cooking time: 15 minutes.
Caloric content per 100 grams: 100 kcal.
Cooking sushi with egg pancakes is quite simple and it takes a minimum of time. This dish is very light, but at the same time satisfying, so it is ideal for breakfast or lunch.
- Beat eggs with a pinch of salt, add vinegar, sugar and one teaspoonful of soy sauce to them, mix well;
- Heat the pan, grease and fry the pancake under the lid so that it is fully cooked;
- Egg pancake to cool, cut into 4 even stripes;
- Put Nori on the mat, slightly dampen its edges with water, smear the cheese on the surface, put a strip of egg pancake, in the center of which put cucumber cut into strips, slices of pink salmon, on top of the fish - another strip of pancake, brush again with cheese and wrap with a roll, cut it;
Sushi prepared according to this recipe is always tender and tasty. Egg pancake instead of rice, makes this dish an unusual sound.
Tips experienced sous-chefs
Cooking rolls at home is a real art that needs to be learned. To prepare them perfectly, from the first time, never succeed, but with great desire, patience, this art can always be learned.
- To cut the rolls, you must use a knife with a wooden handle and a well-sharpened blade;
- In order for sushi not to fall apart, it is best to use a bamboo mat that will reliably compress rice and stuffing;
- Products must always be fresh in order to make the dish tasty and healthy.
During the preparation of the rolls, you can safely experiment with various fillings, add fish, red caviar, cucumbers, avocados, cream cheese, shrimp and other ingredients that you can wish for.
Cooking options for several more rolls are in the next video.
