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Futomaki – Thick Sushi Rolls

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · Published: 🖨 August 6, 2012 · Updated: 💻May 5, 2017 · 🗨 37 Comments

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Make your own fresh and delicious Futomaki – Thick Sushi Rolls with lox, avocado, and cucumber. Detailed step-by-step pictorial instructions.

Make your own fresh and delicious Futomaki - Thick Sushi Rolls with lox, avocado, and cucumber. Detailed step-by-step pictorial instructions. | RotiNRice.com

In the last decade, sushi has successfully penetrated American food culture. It has appeared in potlucks, picnics, buffets, and all manner of social gatherings. It has also taken its place in the deli section of many grocery stores in providing a gluten-free and healthy option. In short, sushi has come of age in America.

There are different types of sushi but probably the most popular is the maki sushi or rolled sushi. Any season is a good season for maki sushi. The ingredients used can reflect what is available at the grocery stores at the time of the year. The use of raw fish is not a prerequisite. In fact, many sushi bars now serve sushi with cooked meats like smoked salmon, fried smelt, crab meat, shrimp, or ham. Fried eggs are quite common too. Even cheese is used as a filling similar to that of cheese wonton or crab rangoon. There are also delicious vegan and vegetarian options with avocado, cucumber, and asparagus.

Make your own fresh and delicious Futomaki - Thick Sushi Rolls with lox, avocado, and cucumber. Detailed step-by-step pictorial instructions. | RotiNRice.com

Making maki sushi (rolled sushi) is not difficult. It requires a little patience and practice and is easier than it looks. It is actually quite fun when you get the hang of it. The only specialized piece of equipment required is the makisu (sushi mat) and this can be easily purchased at most grocery stores. Furthermore, it is very elegant and pretty to look at once sliced and presented. They make great appetizers or side dishes. Watch them disappear at parties and social gatherings.

Make your own fresh and delicious Futomaki - Thick Sushi Rolls with lox, avocado, and cucumber. Detailed step-by-step pictorial instructions. | RotiNRice.com

When you make your first sushi roll, the nori (seaweed) may be rolled in (as shown here or in the picture below) giving it the appearance similar to that of Uramaki (inside-out roll). Do not despair as most of us have been there and done that. Actually it looks quite pretty that way too. To achieve a more uniform roll with the filling in the center, sometimes the sheet of nori needs to be cut down to size. This of course is dependent on the thickness of the layer of rice and the amount of filling used. Most of the time, the nori for Futomaki (thick rolls) need not be cut but like all things, practice makes perfect. You may have to try it a few times to get it just right.

Make your own fresh and delicious Futomaki - Thick Sushi Rolls with lox, avocado, and cucumber. Detailed step-by-step pictorial instructions. | RotiNRice.com

I have chosen to use three of my favorite ingredients for these Futomaki – Thick Sushi Rolls: Nova lox, avocado, and cucumber. The ones above were made with cooked shrimps and avocado. You can use any of the ingredients I have mentioned. Homemade sushi is definitely more cost effective than store-bought ones, especially when you are feeding a crowd.

I will also be doing a step-by-step hosomaki (thin sushi rolls) post and a new uramaki (inside-out rolls) posts in the days ahead. I hope this tutorial helps. Do give it a try.

Make your own fresh and delicious Futomaki - Thick Sushi Rolls with lox, avocado, and cucumber. Detailed step-by-step pictorial instructions. | RotiNRice.com
5 from 3 votes

Futomaki – Thick Sushi Rolls

Make your own fresh and delicious Futomaki - Thick Sushi Rolls with lox, avocado, and cucumber. Detailed step-by-step pictorial instructions.
(Makes 5 large rolls)
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine : Japanese
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Servings : 5
Calories : 488kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 sheets nori
  • 1 English seedless cucumber (cut into long thin 6½ inch (16.5cm) strips)
  • 1 avocado (peeled, pitted, and sliced into strips)
  • 1 paket Nova lox (sliced into strips) (3 oz/85g)
  • Soy sauce for serving
  • Wasabi for serving (optional)
  • Pickled ginger optional

Sushi Rice

  • 2 cups medium grain rice (400g)
  • 2½ cups water (600ml)
  • 1 piece kombu (wiped with damp paper towel) (about 2-in x 2-in square)

Vinegar Mixture

  • 6 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

Sushi Rice

  • Wash and drain rice 4 to 5 times in a medium sized pot. Cover rice with water and allow it to soak for 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Pour in 2½ cups (600ml) water. Drop the kombu into the pot and place pot on stove over medium heat. Just as water is about to boil, remove kombu. Place the lid back on and allow water to come to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and let rice cook for about 10 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
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  • Turn off heat and remove pot without opening the lid. Allow rice to sit for 10 minutes before handling.
  • Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve.
  • Transfer rice to a moistened sushi tub or large shallow bowl. Pour vinegar mixture evenly over the rice. Gently mix in the vinegar mixture with a rice paddle in a cutting motion. Do not mash.
  • Turn the rice with the paddle and fan as you go along. This will help the rice absorb the vinegar and give it a glossy look.

Making the rolls and serving

  • Place a sushi mat on your work surface. Then place a sheet of nori with shiny side down onto mat, lining with the edge of the mat closest to you. Moistened your hands and spread an even layer of vinegared rice with the help of a rice paddle onto nori, leaving about 1½ inches of nori at the far end. The rice should be approximately a quarter inch high. Create a ridge at the far end to prevent filling from spilling forward when rolled.
  • Line up a strip of cucumber, 3 strips of avocados, and several strips of lox in the center of the rice.
  • Holding down the filling with your fingers, lift the mat with your thumbs, rolling forward until the edge of the mat touches the top of the ridge. Firmly squeeze the mat and continue rolling forward while retracting the mat backwards so that the seam of the nori is at the bottom.
  • Finally, place the top portion of the mat firmly over the roll, curl fingers and squeeze mat to compact the roll. Do not push too hard as to force the filling out at the ends. Repeat until all rice is used up.
  • Slice each sushi roll into 6 thick slices.
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  • Serve with soy sauce, a small dollop of wasabi and pickled ginger.

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal
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Make your own fresh and delicious Futomaki - Thick Sushi Rolls with lox, avocado, and cucumber. Detailed step-by-step pictorial instructions. | RotiNRice.com

Rolled sushi (uncut) may be wrapped in plastic shrink wrap and stored in the refrigerator for one night. Slice it the next morning for your bento. One entire roll coupled with some fruits are just right for a light lunch. This was Ro-Ri San’s bento for last Friday. I placed some berries and cut fruits in the lower compartment of this bento.

Make your own fresh and delicious Futomaki - Thick Sushi Rolls with lox, avocado, and cucumber. Detailed step-by-step pictorial instructions. | RotiNRice.com

Make your own fresh and delicious Futomaki - Thick Sushi Rolls with lox, avocado, and cucumber. Detailed step-by-step pictorial instructions. | RotiNRice.com

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎


Categories: 🗂 Appetizer & Snack, Asian, Rice & Grain, Side Dish Tags: 📋 avocado, cucumber, Japanese, salmon, seaweed, sushi

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  1. Cheah says

    August 6, 2012 at 10:39 am

    5 stars
    What a lovely post, Biren. So sweet of you to give such detailed instructions on the art of rolling a sushi. Salivating looking at your fabulous pics!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:31 am

      Thanks Cheah! I hope you find the tutorial helpful.

      Reply
  2. kitchenriffs says

    August 6, 2012 at 11:14 am

    Thank you for this post and the ones you’re going to be doing on sushi. I’ve never made it although I know that in theory it’s really pretty simple – it just takes practice. I really need to get over my fear of making sushi, and I suspect you’ll help! Gorgeous looking sushi in this post. Nice recipe – thank you.

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:32 am

      It really is quite simple once you get the hang of it. I am sure you will do just fine. 🙂

      Reply
  3. PolaM says

    August 6, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    You make it look so easy! They look really beautiful!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:33 am

      Thanks Pola!

      Reply
  4. Kitchen Belleicious says

    August 6, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    i for one love how thick they are! Delicious and hearty. I hate leaving a sushi restaurant not full:)

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:35 am

      If you make these at home, you will certainly not leave the table hungry. These futomaki are a good size and one to one and a half rolls per person should be enough.

      Reply
  5. Elin says

    August 6, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    5 stars
    I love sushi and thanks for the clear and step by step instructions 🙂 I somehow not good at rolling sushi ….I must keep practising and I love your pickled ginger. Salivating and now you have inspire me to make some for dinner 🙂

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:37 am

      Glad to hear that you find the tutorial useful. Just keep rolling and practicing and your rolls will soon be perfect. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Lisa H. says

    August 6, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    I love sushi… a must have once a week.
    and I learned something new today…to add kombu the first step in cooking the rice 😀 That would give the rice an awesome flavour. Terimakasih Biren 😀

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:38 am

      Sama-sama Lisa! 🙂 We love sushi too and it is more economical to make them at home. Yes, it is nice to add the kombu to the rice. I find it more practical this way than to add it to the vinegar.

      Reply
  7. Shu han says

    August 7, 2012 at 4:12 am

    5 stars
    actually you don’t even need a sushi mat! I’ve successfully made maki sushi before using a damp towel! (: I love sushi rolls, these look great.

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:40 am

      Yes, I have heard that sushi can be made using a towel but the sushi mat is so easily available these days and very inexpensive too. Still it is an option. Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Ramona says

    August 7, 2012 at 5:35 am

    Beautifully done Biren! You can do this for a living… they look professional. 🙂 It’s a perfect sushi plate. 🙂

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:42 am

      Thanks Ramona for your kind words! I enjoy making sushi but I am still a novice. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Ann@Anncoo Journal says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:59 am

    Hi Biren, I was thinking to make sushi the other day and your post just comes in time. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:45 am

      Good to see you here again Ann. 🙂 You’ve been missed. Yes, time to get those sushi mats out and make some for dinner. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    August 7, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Pretty maki!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:45 am

      Thanks Angie!

      Reply
  11. elisabeth@foodandthrift says

    August 7, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    Such pretty Futomaki sushi rolls, Biren…you can teach sushi classes, you’re such a pro at it! Love the photos and the great step-by-step directions, as well!
    I think I will be brave enough to make my own!
    xo

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:46 am

      Thanks Elisabeth! You are too kind. I still have a long way to go but I do enjoy making them at home. 🙂 Do give it a try.

      Reply
  12. Raymund says

    August 8, 2012 at 1:20 am

    Wow I am impressed, thats so authentic you even have a sushi barrel

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:47 am

      Love my sushi barrel! It is perfect for mixing the vinegar into the rice.

      Reply
  13. mjskit says

    August 8, 2012 at 9:58 am

    What gorgeous sushi rolls!! My SIL gave me a sushi roll making kit a couple of years ago and I’ve never used it. I think it’s time to find it and start! 🙂 Thanks for the great instructions on making sushi rice! I feel that the rice makes it or breaks it and I never knew how it was made, this is a huge thanks! O.K. it’s time to bring out the tools and start rolling! 🙂 Great post my friend!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:49 am

      Time to bring that sushi kit out and put it to good use. Yes, the sushi rice is very important for good sushi. You can adjust the level of sweetness and tartness to your liking. I hope you will give it a try.

      Reply
  14. denise @ singapore shiok says

    August 8, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    Wow! They look impressive, as if done by a professional! I like the flavour combo very much, and I learned something new today. I never knew that sushi rice is cooked with kombu, though I had previously apprenticed in a commercial Japanese kitchen, with a born and bred Japanese chef at the helm!Guess it’s true that you never stop learning 🙂

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:55 am

      The kombu is usually added to the vinegar for a very short time while it is being heated to melt the salt and sugar. I find it more practical to add the kombu to the rice as it has such a subtle taste. The vinegar tends to over-power it. I don’t even heat up my vinegar as stirring it vigorously is sufficient to melt the salt and sugar.

      Wow…you must have learnt some great knife skills while you were apprenticing at the commercial Japanese kitchen! We never stop learning do we?

      Reply
  15. Asmita says

    August 8, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    I was just thinking the other day about how I should try learning how to make sushi. And here I am looking at your beautiful post! I love the detailed and step by step instructions given.
    I will surely give this a shot. My daughter loves sushi so much , we eat it at least once a week.
    Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:57 am

      Thanks Asmita! I am glad to hear you find the step-by-step instructions useful. I hope you will give it a try. It is definitely much more economical to make sushi at home and you can put in whatever filling you like.

      Reply
  16. petite nyonya says

    August 9, 2012 at 10:01 am

    these sushi of yours look so tempting! i bet they disappear real fast too. your sushi making skills is really impressive !

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:59 am

      Thank you Petite Nyonya! Sushi doesn’t get to hang around for too long over at our house. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Tina (PinayInTexas) says

    August 9, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Wonderful tutorial, Biren! I’ve long been wanting to make sushi…this will be very helpful to me!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 7:59 am

      Thanks Tina! Do give it a try.

      Reply
  18. olivia kim says

    August 9, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    these look very good despite its simplicity. similar to korean kimbab. good post! ^^

    olivia kim

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 10, 2012 at 8:01 am

      Thanks Olivia! Kimbabs are delicious as well. My Korean friend makes some really tasty ones that I get to enjoy once in a while. 🙂

      Reply
  19. wok with ray says

    August 10, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    I love how you made sushi making look so easy, Biren. You are one of the best cooks that I follow. Have a great weekend!

    Reply

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