Hand roll
The humble hand roll has a long and storied history. Its origins can be traced back to Japan, where it was first mentioned in a cookbook in the early 1600s. The dish gained popularity in the United States in the early 1900s, when it was introduced by Japanese immigrants.
Today, hand rolls are enjoyed by people all over the world. They are typically made with sushi rice, nori (seaweed), and a variety of fillings, such as fish, vegetables, and tofu. While the classic hand roll is still a favorite, there are now endless variations to choose from.
Whether you enjoy them as a quick snack or a more substantial meal, hand rolls are a delicious and easy way to enjoy sushi. So next time you're in the mood for sushi, give them a try!
Advice
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If you're looking to make hand roll sushi, it's important to first have the right ingredients on hand. Make sure to have cooked sushi rice, seaweed wraps, and any fillings you'd like to include. To assemble, spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori sheet and add your desired fillings. Roll the nori tightly around the fillings. To finish, dip the sushi in soy sauce and enjoy!
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Recipes
Soy-Glazed Salmon Hand Rolls
- short grain rice
- seaweed sheet
- salmon
- garlic
- ginger
- soy sauce
- mirin
- black pepper
- salt
- avocado
- sugar
- oil
- persian cucumber
DIY Alaska Salmon Hand Rolls
- black pepper
- red pickled ginger
- sesame seed
- soy sauce
- tobiko
- avocado
- cucumber
- bell pepper
- sugar
- honey
- kewpie mayo
- salt
- egg
- green onion
- sushi rice
- rice vinegar
- sriracha
- sheets nori
Charred Beef and Spinach Hand Roll
- salt
- nori sheet
- sushi rice
- water
- rice wine vinegar
- spinach
- canola oil
- szechwan peppercorn
- wasabi paste
- japanese soy sauce
- lemon
- sugar
- mirin
- beef tenderloin
- black peppercorn
- green peppercorn
- pink peppercorn
- white peppercorn
- grapeseed oil
- crème fraîche
- sushi rice
Chili Dog Hand Roll
- bacon
- microgreen
- monterey jack cheese
- sugar
- oil
- vanilla extract
- onion
- milk
- tomato sauce
- black bean
- kidney bean
- chicken stock
- garlic powder
- cumin
- garlic
- lobster tail
- rice
- hot dog
- dollops sour cream
- flour tortilla
- links chorizo sausage
- cilantro
- pork hot dog
- egg
- salt
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
- salt
- green onion
- short grain japanese rice
- konbu
- bigeye tuna
- masago
- rice vinegar
- sugar
- asian chili oil
- sriracha chile sauce
- sheets yaki nori
Bulgur Roasted Seaweed Hand Rolls
- nori sheet
- bulgur
- carrot
- cucumber
- salt
- sesame seed oil
- sugar
- water
- rice vinegar