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Uramaki

Cultural Context

Uramaki, or inside-out sushi, originated in the United States in the 1970s, adapting traditional sushi to local tastes. It features rice on the outside and fillings like crab and avocado inside, making it accessible to those unfamiliar with sushi. Today, it has become a staple in sushi restaurants worldwide, often showcasing creative variations.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups sushi rice
1 avocado
1 cucumber
4 sheets toasted seaweed (nori)
1/4 cup tororo konbu (shredded kelp)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

crab meat

🥗Healthier: surimi

💰Cheaper: cooked shrimp

Surimi is lower in calories and often more affordable.

sushi rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while white rice is often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: cooked sweet potato

Sweet potato offers a similar creamy texture at a lower cost.

nori

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: lettuce leaves

Rice paper is lower in calories, and lettuce is often cheaper.

1

Prepare sushi rice and spread it evenly on a bamboo sushi mat.

2

Flip the rice-covered mat over so that the nori is facing up.

3

Place fillings such as avocado and cucumber in the center of the rice.

4

Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat to form the roll.

5

Ensure the rice is on the outside of the roll, creating the uramaki style.

6

Press the roll gently to shape it, making sure it holds together.

7

Optionally, coat the outside of the roll with tororo konbu for decoration.

8

Slice the roll into pieces using a sharp knife.

Cooking Techniques

rollingslicing

Equipment Needed

bamboo sushi matsharp kniferice cookermixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishsoy

Also Known As

inside-out sushiCalifornia roll
Local Name: 裏巻き

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