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Sake Maki Sushi

Sake Maki Sushi is a type of sushi roll that is made with raw salmon, sushi rice, and nori (seaweed) wrap. It is often served with a sweet soy sauce and pickled ginger. The salmon is marinated in a sake-based marinade before it is rolled with the sushi rice and nori. The sushi is then cut into bite-sized pieces and served cold. Sake Maki Sushi is a popular item in sushi restaurants in Japan and has become a favorite of sushi lovers all over the world.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

2 cups sushi rice
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons sake
4 tablespoons salt
4 sheets nori
1 cucumber, peeled and julienned
1 carrot, peeled and julienned
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Transfer the rice to a medium saucepan and add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, sake, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
Step 3

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over it. Gently fold the mixture together until the rice is evenly coated.
Step 4

To assemble the sushi, lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread a thin layer of the sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border on one side. Arrange the cucumber, carrot, and avocado in a line down the center of the rice.
Step 5

Using the bamboo mat, roll the sushi into a tight cylinder, pressing firmly to seal the edge. Cut the roll into 8 pieces with a sharp knife and serve.