Category: Maki Recipes

Maki sushi is probably the most well known type of sushi in the U.S. It consists of a layer of nori surrounding a layer of rice surrounding the fillings in the middle, all rolled into a cylinder and then cut into several smaller slices. The most well known type of maki sushi is the California Roll.

blt maki

BLT Maki

This roll is my sushi version of the classic BLT sandwich. I used to love BLT sandwiches, except that I don’t like tomato – so mine always ended up being BL_ sandwiches. 😛 This roll turned out tasting pretty darn good! I think it’s even better tasting than the sandwich… but then of course, I’m

frisky roll

Frisky Roll

<span class="bigPic"> <img src="http://img.fridgg.com/550w_18640000_75___c1.staticflickr.com/129/345215530_bbba5728b0_o.jpg" alt="Frisky Roll" /> </span> <p>This roll is amazingly delicious! I love tempura shrimp, avocado, and unagi, and together they taste so good! In addition, the roll ends up looking very nice, so it seems even more mouth watering. </p>

Boston Roll

<span class="bigPic"> <img src="http://img.fridgg.com/550w_18640000_75___c1.staticflickr.com/166/337221899_9f7a785bfe_o.jpg" alt="Boston Roll" /> </span> <p>This roll is similar to the <a href="http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/31/california-roll/">California Roll</a>, using shrimp instead of imitation crab. It's really good, and the tobiko adds a nice splash of color to the roll.</p>

caterpillar roll

Caterpillar Roll

This is one of the more well known rolls which can be found in a lot of sushi restaurants. This roll is very similar to the Unagi Roll. It’s so tasty! I absolutely love this roll. This (along with the Crunchy Shrimp Roll) is one of my favorite rolls that I have made thus far.

How To Roll Inside-Out Maki

<p>Uramaki is the Japanese word for inside-out rolls. They are a little more difficult to make than maki rolls are. These are very similar to maki rolls, only with the rice on the outside instead of inside the nori. There are many types of popular uramaki rolls, several of which will be posted in the near future! So watch for them... they'll be up soon!</p>

unagi roll

Unagi Roll

Unagi (eel) is a great way for non-fish eaters to make the transition to trying fish. It is eaten cooked and usually teriyaki flavored, and has a subtle fish flavor. This is one of the more traditional rolls that can be found in most sushi restaurants. Unagi can be found frozen at Japanese supermarkets. Makes

american roll

American Roll

This roll is pretty much a California Roll with the addition of shrimp. (Because obviously California plus shrimp equals America. Who knows how they came up with that one? I have no idea… I just make the sushi!) This makes the roll seem a little more elegant(something you can serve to “polite company”?) I got

stoplight roll

Stoplight Roll

This roll is called a stoplight roll because wouldn’t you know it… it looks like a stoplight! The reddish color of the imitation crab, the yellow of the tamago, and the green of the avocado stack up nicely to look like a stoplight (not to mention having an ever so delicious taste!) Speaking of which,

Using Thanksgiving Leftovers

<span class="bigPic"> <img src="http://img.fridgg.com/550w_18640000_75___c1.staticflickr.com/116/306346042_d6f48d481a_o.jpg" alt="Thanksgiving roll" /> </span> <p>Now that turkey day is over, I'm sure you have lots of leftovers! Many of you are looking for fun and tasty new ways to use your boring old leftovers... So, as promised, here are a few ways to use all those leftovers.</p>

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