Sushi with Tuna and Mushrooms

This sushi consists of rice wrapped around vegetables or seafood, topped with slices of tuna, wagyu beef, or roasted mushrooms. The compact rice balls are garnished with raw fish slices and flavors like wasabi or soy sauce.

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Serves: 8 people

Ingredients

For Sushi Rice:

• 2 cups sushi rice

• 2 cups water

• ¼ cup rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

For Maki Rolls with Tuna or Mushrooms:

• 2 cups prepared sushi rice

• Nori sheets (seaweed), as needed

• Avocado (or sliced cucumber), as needed

• Shiitake mushrooms, grilled, as needed

• Tuna, fresh, as needed

• Soy sauce, as needed

• Wasabi, as needed

• Sesame oil, as needed

• Green onions, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Sushi Rice:

1. Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear.

2. Boil the rice in water, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Mix rice vinegar with sugar and salt, and warm slightly until sugar dissolves.

4. Pour the mixture over the cooked rice once it has cooled slightly, and gently fold it in.

2. Prepare the Maki Rolls:

1. Place a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat.

2. Spread a thin layer of rice evenly over the nori and sprinkle lightly with sesame seeds.

3. Add slices of cucumber or avocado, then roll the sushi tightly using the mat.

4. Cut the roll into pieces.

5. Place a slice of tuna or grilled mushroom on top of each piece, and garnish with wasabi, soy sauce, or green onions.

Optional Variation:

• For another version, use hamachi fish with a small amount of wasabi, and top with yuzu sauce or light soy sauce.