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🍽️ Sweet Basil Maki Sushi

185 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Take a sheet of nori seaweed and cut it exactly in half so you have two equal pieces.
  2. 2. Wash the cucumber thoroughly and pat it dry with a kitchen towel.
  3. 3. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise.
  4. 4. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds from the inside of the cucumber halves.
  5. 5. Slice the deseeded cucumber flesh into very thin, long strips.
  6. 6. Gently wash the basil leaves and pat them dry as well.
  7. 7. Place one of the nori halves on your sushi rolling mat with the smooth side facing down.
  8. 8. Spread half of the prepared sushi rice evenly over the nori sheet.
  9. 9. Leave a narrow strip of about two centimeters at the top edge without any rice.
  10. 10. Dab a line of wasabi paste in the center of the rice.
  11. 11. Place the basil leaves side by side on top of the wasabi line.
  12. 12. Make sure the leaves slightly overhang on both the left and right edges.
  13. 13. Distribute the cucumber strips evenly over the rice and basil leaves.
  14. 14. Allow the cucumber ends to overhang on the sides as well.
  15. 15. Start rolling firmly from the bottom edge using the mat to help.
  16. 16. Gently squeeze the roll to help it hold its shape.
  17. 17. Cut the finished roll into four equal pieces using a sharp knife.
  18. 18. Repeat the entire process with the second nori half, the remaining rice, and the rest of the ingredients.

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