Rice Paper Sushi Recipes

RAINBOW RICE PAPER ROLLS

Steps:

• In a pot add 1 cup sushi rice to 2 cups filtered water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cover with lid and let simmer for 15 minutes, or until cooked. Fluff with a wooden spoon. Cover rice with a kitchen towel and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Optional to scoop the rice into a wide bowl to help cool (keep covered with towel).
• Prepare veg in separate bowls and keep close by. Fill a rimmed plate with warm water and submerge the rice paper sheet for 3-5 seconds. Transfer to work surface and fill the centre with the sushi rice, cabbage, mango, avocado, carrot, green beans and cilantro. (Don't overstuff or it will be difficult to roll). Tuck in the sides of the rice paper and roll away from your body to form a burrito shape. Continue this step until you've used all the rice sheets and veg.
• Make the dip by combining the tahini, tamari, lime juice and salt in a bowl. Add splashes of water to thin (I used about 2 tbsp). Serve with rice paper rolls.

RICE PAPER SUSHI

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package instructions. In a bowl (or mug), combine rice vinegar, sugar and salt and mix until sugar is dissolved. Pour over cooked rice and mix well. Let the rice cool down completely.
• Meanwhile: Cut smoked salmon and avocado into strips, cucumber and carrot into thin matchsticks.
• When the rice is cold, get a large skillet/frying pan and pour warm water in. Submerge one rice paper wrapper in the water and wait a few seconds until it is completely soft (rehydrated). Take it out carefully and place onto a clean worktop (or plastic foil covered sushi mat).
• Cover the rice paper with a thin layer of rice and spread it around evenly, leaving the edges free from rice. Place the fillings in the center - first a layer of salmon, top this with half carrots, half cucumbers and finally avocado slices.
• Lift the rice paper carefully and place it over the fillings. Roll gently but tight. Slice the sushi sausage into equally looking bites. Repeat until you have used all the rice papers.
• Enjoy with soy sauce, wasabi and (or) pickled ginger!

PERFECT SUSHI RICE

Steps:

• In large bowl, wash rice in several changes of cold water until water is clear. Transfer to a large saucepan; add 2 cups water. Let stand for 30 minutes., Cover saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar and salt, stirring until sugar is dissolved., Transfer rice to a shallow bowl; sprinkle with vinegar mixture. Set aside remaining vinegar mixture for assembly. With a wooden paddle or spoon, stir rice with a slicing motion until cooled. Cover with a damp cloth to keep moist. (Rice mixture may be made up to 6 hours ahead and stored at room temperature, covered, with a damp towel. Do not refrigerate.)

CRISPY RICE SUSHI BITES (COPYCAT NOBU RECIPE)

Steps:

• Tightly pack the sushi rice into a square 8x8-inch cake pan lined with plastic wrap. Chill for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator or 30 minutes in the freezer.
• Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cut the rice into thick, rectangular shapes, about 2 to 3 inches in length and 1 inch in width. Carefully move the pieces to the hot oil and fry until they reach a deep golden brown color, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
• Combine diced tuna with mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.
• To assemble, place fried sushi rice on a serving platter. Top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the spicy tuna mixture. Layer a few slices of avocado on top of each piece. Garnish with a thin drizzle of Sriracha, a jalapeño slice, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

PERFECT SUSHI RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice in a strainer or colander until the water runs clear. Combine with water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Rice should be tender and water should be absorbed. Cool until cool enough to handle.
• In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, oil, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Cool, then stir into the cooked rice. When you pour this in to the rice it will seem very wet. Keep stirring and the rice will dry as it cools.

SUSHI RICE

Steps:

• The most important thing to get right when cooking sushi rice is the ratio of rice to water. It's better to use a volume measure rather than weighing. Use a cook's 250ml measuring cup if you have one, or a short glass, teacup or small mug. Once you've made one batch, you'll know how much cooked rice that measure makes - it should be about 2½ cups.
• Measure out 1 cup rice into a saucepan, rinse the rice, swirling it around the pan, then drain off the water. Try not to lose any of the rice. Add 1½ cups water (about 375ml).
• Bring the rice to a simmer quickly, put on a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 13 mins - don't take the lid off.
• Check a couple of grains at the top - the rice should be just about cooked and the water evaporated. If not, continue to cook and check at 2 min intervals, each brand of rice will differ. Turn the heat off and leave the rice to stand with the lid on for 10 mins so all the moisture is absorbed. Add sushi rice seasoning, if you like, and serve.