Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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10
servings
2 cup

sushi rice

rinsed well

2 cup

water

1 tbsp

canola oil

2 cup

walnuts

coarsely chopped

1 cup

edamame

shelled

3 tbsp

molasses

1.5 tbsp

soy sauce

1 tbsp

sesame seeds

toasted

10 unit

nori

20 unit

shiso leaves

10 piece

pickled daikon

2 unit

carrots

cut into thin matchsticks

Step 1
~3 min

Rinse the sushi rice well.

Step 2
~3 min

In a medium saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil.

Step 3
~3 min

Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed.

Step 4
~3 min

Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.

Step 5
~3 min

Scrape the rice into a bowl and cover with a kitchen towel.

Step 6
~3 min

Let the rice stand until cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes.

Step 7
~3 min

Heat the canola oil in a medium nonstick skillet.

Step 8
~3 min

Add the walnuts and cook over high heat, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.

Step 9
~3 min

Add the edamame, molasses, and soy sauce and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until sticky, about 5 minutes.

Step 10
~3 min

Stir in the sesame seeds and transfer to a bowl and let cool.

Step 11
~3 min

Set a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat.

Step 12
~3 min

With lightly moistened hands, pat 2/3 cup of the sushi rice onto the nori in a rectangle that covers the lower two-thirds of the sheet, about 1/3 inch thick.

Step 13
~3 min

Crush 2 rice grains in the empty corners to act as glue.

Step 14
~3 min

Arrange 2 shiso leaves over the rice.

Step 15
~3 min

In the center of the shiso, arrange a piece of daikon, 2 tablespoons of carrots and 2 tablespoons of the walnut-edamame mixture.

Step 16
~3 min

Lift the end of the bamboo mat nearest you up and over, pressing to tuck the filling into a cylinder.

Step 17
~3 min

Tightly roll up the fillings.

Step 18
~3 min

Repeat to form the remaining 9 rolls.

Step 19
~3 min

Cut each roll into 6 pieces and transfer to a platter.

Step 20
~3 min

Serve with soy sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure rice is cooled before rolling to prevent nori from tearing.

Use a sharp knife to cut the rolls for clean slices.

Serve with a variety of dipping sauces.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The rice can be cooked ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

Pair with a side of miso soup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso Soup
Edamame
Seaweed Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Korea/Japan

Cultural Significance

Sushi is a popular dish in both Korean and Japanese culture, often served during special occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

New Year's
Birthdays

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Party
Picnic

Popularity Score

75/100

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