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Have you ever thought “I’d never be able to make that at my house” when you saw a gorgeous sushi platter? Do not think so! Making sushi at home, whether you’re an absolute beginner or a confident cook, is much easier than you might think. It’s also a lot more fun!

This ultimate guide will share 15 of the best sushi recipes that you can prepare in your kitchen. We’ve got everything covered, from easy sushi cups, which require no rolling skills, spicy shrimp stacks, which look like they’re straight out of a restaurant’s menu, to crunchy rolls sushi, that will blow you away.

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First things first: The Perfect Sushi Rice recipe

Let’s start with the base of all great sushi dishes — the rice.

The most important thing you can learn is how to make your sushi rice perfect. How to get it right every time

Ingredients:

• 2 cups short-grain Japanese sushi rice
• Water: 2 1/2 cups
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Instructions:

1. The rice will be cleaned if you rinse it under cold water and let the water run clear.
2. Rice can be cooked in a rice-cooker or on the stovetop using 2 1/2 cups water
3. Mix sugar, rice vinegar and salt together in a small dish while the rice is cooking.
4. Transfer the cooked rice to a large mixing bowl, and gently fold in the vinegar mixture.
5. Fold the rice and fan it to get a glossy, sticky finish
6. Allow to cool down to room temperature prior use

Always refrigerate your sushi rice. It will lose its texture and become hard. Use it at room temperature and fresh!

RECIPE 1: Easy Sushi Cups (No Rolling Required!)

This is the perfect appetizer for a party — it’s beautiful, bite-sized and easy to make!

Sushi cups are the perfect solution for those who want to make sushi without using a mat. These cute little bite-sized sushi cups are the best recipe for beginners – no bamboo mat required, no rolling and no stress.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Prepared in less than 30 minutes, perfect for entertaining and parties
Fillings are 100% customizable
Vegetarian-friendly
Kid-approved finger food

Ingredients:

Rice Cups

• 2 cups prepared sushi rice (see recipe above)
• Shape with cooking spray or moistened hands

Vegetarian Filling

• Shelled edamame, 1 cup
• Cucumber dices, 1 cup
• Avocado diced, 1 cup
• Half a cup of shredded carrot
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Sesame Oil 1 Tablespoon
• Black sesame seeds as garnish

Spicy Mayo Drizzle

• 3 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie)
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon lime juice

How to make Sushi Cups

1. Prepare your mini muffin pan — spray cooking spray on a mini-muffin pan to lightly grease it.
2. Use wet fingertips to press the sushi rice into each cup, pressing firmly in order to create a small dish shape.
3. Bake at 400degF until the edges are golden and crispy, or skip baking if you prefer soft cups.
4. Combine edamame with cucumber, avocado and carrots, along with sesame oil and soy sauce.
5. Fill each cup to the brim with the vegetable mixture
6. Finish with black sesame seed and drizzle with spicy mayo
7. Watch them disappear when you serve immediately!

Make it vegan by using vegan mayo to make the spicy mayo drizzle. It’s just as tasty!

RECIPE 2 : Spicy Shrimp Stacks

Pinterest is going crazy over this recipe!

This recipe is for you if you’ve ever been scrolling through Pinterest and slowed down by the gorgeous sushi stacks. This Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stack recipe is one of the best homemade sushi recipes, and requires no rolling skills.

Ingredients:

The rice layer:

• 1 cup short-grain sushi rice
• Two cups of water
• Use 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
• Sugar, 1 Tablespoon
• 1 teaspoon of salt

For the Spicy Shrimp

• Half pound cooked shrimp peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie)
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon lime juice

For Assembly:

• Avocado diced 1 cup
• Cucumber dice, 1 cup
• Furikake (Japanese Rice Seasoning) – 4 Tsp.
• Sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon
• Sriracha drizzle on top
• Soy sauce is used for serving.

How to make spicy shrimp sushi Stacks

1. Prepare the sushi rice following the recipe and allow it to cool.
2. Mix the spicy shrimp – chop cooked shrimp into small chunks and toss in Kewpie mayo, sriracha and until well coated
3. Cut your avocados and cucumbers into small pieces. Toss avocado in lime juice to prevent browning
4. Use a cookie cutter or a ring mould to build your stack.

• Layer 1: Press the sushi rice into the bottom.
• Furikake can be sprinkled over rice
• Layer 2: Spread a generous amount of diced cucumber and avocado
• Add the spicy shrimp mixture to the third layer.

1. Lift the mold carefully to reveal your stack.
2. Garnish the dish with sesame seed, sriracha and furikake.
3. Serve immediately with a side of soy sauce

No ring mold? It works great to use a tuna can that has both ends cut off.

RECIPE 3 : Best Sushi Without Seafood – Vegetarian and Meat Options

You love sushi, but you don’t like fish? These sushi rolls made without seafood are amazing!

The biggest misconception about sushi is the belief that you have to eat fish in order to enjoy it. False! Not true!

Even fish-loving people will love these sushi rolls.

Avocado & Cucumber Roll (Vegan)

Filling: Creamy avocado + fresh cucumber + sesame seeds
Why it works: Buttery avocado adds richness, while cucumber provides fresh crunch

Chicken Teriyaki Roll

Filling: Grilled chicken teriyaki + avocado + green onions
Why it works: Rice + sweet teriyaki = perfection

Tamago (Japanese Egg) Roll

Filling: Japanese sweet rolled omelette + cucumber
Why it works: It is traditional, naturally sweet and extremely satisfying

Cream Cheese & Vegetable Roll

Filling: Philadelphia cream cheese + cucumber + carrot + avocado
Why it works: Cream cheese is a luxurious addition to any dish without seafood

Spicy Beef Roll

Filling: thinly sliced seasoned meat + cucumber + spicy Mayo
Why it works: The bold, hearty flavors will satisfy meat lovers completely

Check your condiment and soy sauce labels to make sure you’re using halal ingredients!

Recipe 4: Crunchy roll sushi — A Crispy Delight

The golden crispy sushi that will make you addicted!

You may have wondered how a Japanese restaurant gets that golden coating on their crunchy rolls. The answer is panko breadcrumbs. Once you try this recipe, you won’t want to order sushi out ever again.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups prepared sushi rice
• 4 sheets nori seaweed
• Half a pound of cooked shrimp tempura, either store-bought (or homemade).
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cucumber, julienned
• Toast 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs in butter until golden
• Japanese mayonnaise drizzle
• Soy sauce is used for serving.

How to make Crunchy Roll sushi:

1. Place a nori sheet with the shiny side down on your bamboo mat
2. Spread a thin layer of sushi over the nori. Leave a 1 inch border on top.
3. The rice should be facing down on the plastic wrap.
4. Fill your sandwich with shrimp tempura, avocado slices and cucumber.
5. Apply gentle even pressure when rolling the mat.
6. Roll the logs in panko breadcrumbs and press gently to ensure they adhere.
7. Cut with a wet, sharp knife into 8 equal pieces
8. Serve with Japanese mayo drizzled over it.

Tip: To get perfectly clean slices, wipe your knife with a wet cloth in between each slice.

SUSHI RECIPES TO TRY – MORE AMAZING SUSHI RECIPES

5. Dragon Roll

The magic of eel sauce, avocado and shrimp tempura.

6. Rainbow Roll

California roll with salmon, avocado, and tuna.

7. Spicy Tuna Roll

A timeless classic: Fresh tuna with spicy mayo, sriracha and a dash of sriracha.

8. California Roll (The Perfect Beginner’s Roll)

The best sushi recipe for beginners: imitation crab, avocado and cucumber inside a roll.

9. Mango Shrimp Roll

Sweet mango + spicy shrimp + avocado = tropical sushi perfection

10. Edamame & Avocado Roll (Vegan)

Healthy plant-based sushi packed with protein and healthy fats

11. Egg & Avocado Roll

This is a great option for children and adults who don’t want raw fish.

12. Crispy Tofu Rolls (Vegan)

Pan-fried crispy Tofu + Avocado + Cucumber — surprising satisfying

13. Buffalo Chicken Roll

American fusion sushi with cream cheese, celery, and buffalo sauce — bold and delicious

14. Sakura Roll

Smoked Salmon + Cream Cheese + Cucumber — Elegant and Easy

15. Spicy Avocado Stack (Vegan Sushi Stack)

This sushi stack is just as beautiful without the seafood!

Final Thoughts

It may seem intimidating to begin with, but once you get started making homemade sushi it becomes a fun and addictive experience. This list has a recipe for everyone, whether you want to impress guests with spicy shrimp or make easy sushi cups.

What is the best thing about making sushi yourself? The best part about making sushi at home?