Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
6 unit

Imitation crab sticks

cut into wedges

0.5 unit

Avocado

sliced

110 g

Cooked rice

2 tsp

Sushi vinegar

110 g

Cooked rice

2 tsp

Sushi vinegar

2 tsp

Sakura denbu

110 g

Cooked rice

2 tsp

Sushi vinegar

1 tsp

Aonori

1 sheet

Nori sheet

cut in half

1 tbsp

Soy sauce

Step 1
~4 min

Prepare sushi rice by drizzling sushi vinegar onto freshly cooked rice for each color.

Step 2
~4 min

For the white rice, mix gently without crushing the grains.

Step 3
~4 min

For the pink rice, scatter sakura denbu (fish flakes) and mix gently.

Step 4
~4 min

For the green rice, scatter aonori (seaweed flakes) and mix gently.

Step 5
~4 min

Cover a sushi mat with plastic wrap.

Step 6
~4 min

Cut a nori sheet in half and place it on the prepared sushi mat.

Step 7
~4 min

Cover the nori with stripes of white, pink, and green sushi rice, each about 1 cm wide.

Step 8
~4 min

Flip the rice-covered nori sheet over.

Step 9
~4 min

Arrange avocado and imitation crab sticks (cut into wedges) horizontally across the nori.

Step 10
~4 min

Use the sushi mat to tightly roll up the sushi.

Step 11
~4 min

Leave about 1/3 of the sushi rice unrolled to help seal the roll.

Step 12
~4 min

Continue rolling, ensuring all ingredients are pressed in.

Step 13
~4 min

Using a damp knife, cut the roll into six pieces.

Step 14
~4 min

Serve with soy sauce or wasabi soy sauce, pulling the knife towards you rather than pressing down to avoid crushing the roll.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use short-grain Japanese rice for the best texture.

Keep your knife damp to prevent the sushi from sticking.

Make sure the rice is cooled slightly before rolling to prevent the nori from shrinking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a few hours in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with soy sauce and wasabi.

Pair with miso soup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Edamame
Miso soup
Seaweed salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Hinamatsuri (Girl's Day) celebration

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Hinamatsuri

Occasion Tags

Hinamatsuri
Party
Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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