World Flavors Cookbook

Futomaki (Thick Sushi Rolls)

Thick, colorful sushi rolls filled with a variety of cooked and pickled ingredients, traditionally eaten during festivals and holidays.

Cuisine: Japan

Ingredients

• 4 sheets Nori seaweed
• 3 cups Sushi rice (seasoned with vinegar, sugar, salt)
• Fillings: tamagoyaki strips, simmered shiitake, cucumber, pickled radish (kanpyo), boiled spinach, denbu (pink fish flakes)

Instructions

1. Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat. Spread rice evenly, leaving a 2cm gap at the top.
2. Arrange the colorful fillings in the center of the rice.
3. Roll tightly using the mat, applying even pressure.
4. Slice into 1-inch thick rounds using a very sharp, wet knife.