One of the highlights of the sushi class was making uramaki (inside-out roll). It was quick and easy to make. It was also delicious to eat. That is why I videotaped mái’s Executive Chef Miki Willis demonstrating how to make it. You can see for yourself below:
If you would like to make this fun recipe with your kids, I am sharing the written recipe below. You can switch up the ingredients to suit your tastes. For example, Michael and I made California rolls by substituting crab sticks and cucumber for the salmon. Enjoy!
uramaki (inside-out roll) recipe for kids
recipe courtesy of mái cuisine
Ingredients:
makes 1 roll
-vinegared rice (You can get the recipe on the sushi rice recipe post.): 1 handful
-dried seaweed (nori): 1 sheet
-sushi-grade salmon: 2-3 slices
-avocado: 2 slices
-sesame seeds: 1 tsp
-ginger (gari): 1 tbs
-genji soy sauce
-wasabi
Preparation:
1. Place nori about 1 1/2″ from bottom of bamboo mat. Spread 4/5 of the rice evenly on one side of the nori. Cover the whole surface.
2. Flip the nori over, so the rice is now facing down. The nori should still be about 1 1/2″ from the bottom of the mat.
3. Starting from the part of the nori closest to you, spread the rest of the rice, leaving about 1/3 of the surface clear at the other end.
4. Place ingredients in the center of the nori (don’t “overstuff,” or the roll won’t close).
5. Starting from the end closest to you, firmly roll the mat away from you. When you can no longer see the nori, squeeze the roll in several places, to make sure it’s tight.
6. Unroll the mat.
7. Take the roll with both hands and place it on the cutting board. Sprinkle sesame seeds on the top. Trim edges of the roll.
8. Have an adult cut the roll for you. Wet the knife – this will prevent the rice from sticking to the knife. Cut the roll in half.
9. Line up the two halves.
10. Cut the 2 rolls in half again.
11. Cut the rolls on either side of the first cut, creating 8 pieces.
12. Arrange any way you like on a serving dish.
That’s it. This is a fun meal to make with your kids. It would even make a fun “girls night in” activity for sushi fans. Do you and your kids like sushi?
