How to make a CUCUMBER MAKI sushi? ( 3 minute recipe)

There are many different sushi rolls in which cucumber appears as an ingredient. And that is not without reason of course. The delicious fresh and crunchy taste of cucumber perfectly matches that of sushi rice. This cucumber maki is incredibly easy to make and often a great favorite with children.

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How to make your own delicious Cucumber Maki at home (Video)

Making this tasty cucumber maki at home is easier than you think. Anyone can do it, including you! Gather the ingredients and follow along with this instructional video where I’ll guide you step by step through making this delicious roll!

Ingredients:

Sushi rice
Nori sheet
Fresh Cucumber

Cucumber Maki Recipe

For this sushi roll, you’ll only need half a sheet of nori, not a whole one. Place the rough side of the nori facing up on your bamboo mat.

Dampen your hands slightly with water mixed with a bit of rice vinegar to prevent the sushi rice from sticking to your hands. Alternatively, using kitchen gloves with a light coating of mayonnaise works well too.

Take a handful of your prepared sushi rice and spread a thin layer evenly over the nori sheet. Leave about one to one and a half centimeters uncovered at the top edge.

Ensure your cucumber is thoroughly washed. We definitely don’t want any dirty stuff in our sushi! Trim off the ends of the cucumber. Cut a piece of cucumber that’s 18 centimeters long, and then cut this piece in half lengthwise.

Remove the cucumber seeds using a large teaspoon, which makes it quick and easy. Cut the cucumber into thin, neat strips after removing the seeds.

Place one long cucumber strip in the center of your rice layer.

Hold the mat firmly and roll everything up. Dip a sharp knife in water and cut the rolls into 6 or 8 equal pieces.

Serve your cucumber maki with tasty soy sauce, a dab of wasabi, and some pickled ginger.

Enjoy your sushi!

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