A while ago when we make the New Zealand Roll [1], one of our readers suggested we try making an unagi roll with kiwifruit on top (rather than a California roll [2] with kiwifruit on top, which is what the New Zealand Roll [1] is.) He was right… the roll turned out wonderfully! Son really liked it, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes unagi and kiwifruit.
It’s been forever since I have had kiwifruit – for the longest time, I didn’t even know if I like it or not. I remember having some kiwifruit ages ago in preschool, but I don’t think my parents ever had any around, so I hadn’t had any until a few months ago when I made the New Zealand Roll [1]. Same thing with peaches… I haven’t eaten those since I was a little kid either. I used to love them… until I was maybe two years old and I had an incredibly sour peach. My parents have before and after pictures of me eating that peach… before I bit into it I had a huge smile on my face, and after… my face was all scrunched up because it was so sour. I still don’t eat peaches – I’ve been scarred for life. Maybe I’ll make a sushi using peaches… now there’s a thought!
Makes 6 rolls, or 36-48 pieces.
Ingredients
- 6 sheets nori [3]
- 3 cups sumeshi [4]
- 1 small cucumber [5]
- 1 package frozen unagi [6]
- 4 small kiwi fruits [7]
Cooking Directions
- Cook sushi rice [4].
- Cook the unagi according to the package.
- Wash the cucumber and slice into long thin strips.
- Slice the unagi into long thin strips.
- Roll [8] the sushi inside-out, using cucumber and unagi as your fillings. Place thin slices of kiwi fruit along the top of the roll, and use the rolling mat to press them into place.
- Serve with shoyu [9], wasabi [10], and ginger [11] if desired. Enjoy!