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Salmon Temaki Recipe

Salmon Temaki Recipe: Best 5 Easy Steps for Perfect Sushi Rolls

Salmon Temaki Recipe is the perfect way to enjoy fresh, flavorful sushi at home. Imagine biting into a hand-rolled cone filled with tender salmon, tangy sushi rice, and crispy nori—a delicious balance of textures and flavors that make every bite irresistible.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 hand rolls or 5 temaki + 2 sushi donburi

Ingredients

  • 375g Sushi-Grade Salmon, cut into thin slices or small cubes
  • 990g cooked Sushi Rice (about 450g uncooked)
  • 12 Nori Sheets (half sheets)
  • 1½ tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1½ tsp Yuzu Kosho
  • 45g Red Onions, finely minced
  • 8g Shiokonbu
  • Optional Add-Ins: Avocado, cucumber, carrots, kaiware daikon sprouts, cream cheese, wasabi, or sriracha mayo

Instructions

  1. Rinse 450g of Japanese short-grain rice under cold water. Cook according to package instructions, then let cool. While warm, mix in 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Cut the sushi-grade salmon into thin slices or small cubes. Thinly slice red onions, cucumber, and avocado.
  3. Place one half-sheet of nori shiny side down in your palm. Spread 2 tbsp sushi rice on one side of the nori. Add a few slices of salmon, red onion, and optional add-ins. Roll the nori into a cone shape, sealing the edge with a grain of rice.
  4. Repeat steps to make more temaki.
  5. Serve immediately with soy sauce for dipping.

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for the best-tasting temaki. Eat your temaki immediately for the crispiest nori texture!

  • Author: Hanna
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Hand-Rolled
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 hand roll
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: salmon temaki, sushi hand rolls, Japanese cuisine, easy sushi recipe