Bangin’ Philly Sushi Rolls (My unorthodox version)

I’m a rookie when it comes to Sushi but I’ve been climbing the ranks fast by trying sushi every chance I get.  Everybody told me to start with the philadelphia (philly) roll;  rice, cream cheese and cucumber rolled inside of seaweed. Sounds simple enough. I’ve also made these and added shredded carrots and avocado as well. Very tasty.

I still LOVE getting the Philly roll when I go out but honestly I prefer my homemade version which uses smoked salmon flavored cream cheese. #YUM!!!

The sushi rice is well seasoned with vinegar, salt, and sugar.  I really hate bland tasting sushi rice and I’ve noticed only a few sushi joints take the time to season the rice.

Making homemade sushi is so easy and there is something oddly relaxing about it. Or maybe it’s just that I tend to make sushi when I’m home alone on rainy days with nothing else to do.  It’s total comfort food to me and since my hubby & son hates it, I don’t have to share.

I can see a sushi party with my favorite divas in the near future. I just have to convince them that all sushi doesn’t have to have raw fish in it.



Watch me make these bangin’ Philly Sushi Rolls from start to finish!!!

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Servings: 2 -4
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup sushi rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cucumber
  • Salmon flavored cream cheese
  • Wasabi sauce
  • Soy sauce
  • Nori Sheets
  • can also add carrots and avocado

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the rice several times until water runs clear.
  • Add cool water to a pot.
  • Add in rinsed rice.
  • Bring to a very light simmer over medium heat.
  • Cover and cook on medium low heat for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, reduce the heat to low and cook for another 10 minutes. Do not remove lid.
  • Remove from the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Do not remove the lid.
  • Prepare Seasoned Vinegar
  • Add rice vinegar, sugar and kosher salt to a saucepan.
  • Heat on medium until sugar and salt has dissolved.
  • Remove from heat & set aside.
  • Fillings
  • Peel, seed and slice cucumber into thin slices. Set Aside.
  • Pour the rice into a glass dish and pour in the seasoned vinegar.
  • Stir to combine and fan the rice to cool it down.
  • Cover a bamboo mat with saran wrap.
  • Place a nori sheet on top.
  • Prepare a small bowl with some water and rice vinegar to keep your fingers moist while spreading the rice if needed.
  • Use a wooden spoon or your fingers to place the rice on top of the nori sheet. Smooth it out to make a thin layer of rice.
  • Lay on 3-4 strips of cucumber about 2 inches from the edge, followed by thin strips of salmon cream cheese.
  • Add wasabi sauce and drizzle on some soy sauce.
  • Roll it up tightly. The bamboo mat will make rolling easier.
  • Seal the edges with a little rice vinegar water if needed.
  • Let the finished rolls sit for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Slice the rolls with a serrated knife.
  • Serve with various sauces and enjoy.
Author: Divas Can Cook
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