1Spicy Tuna Roll
PHOTO: ANDREA MONZO; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDSIn restaurants, spicy tuna sushi rolls usually involve raw, sushi-grade fish. But if raw fish is out of reach, this recipe uses humble canned tuna. That’s not to say you can’t use the basic skeleton of this recipe for raw tuna if you can find it—just substitute in sushi-grade fish, finely chopped, and proceed onward!
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2California Roll
Emily Hlavac GreenJust getting into sushi? California rolls are the perfect place to start. No raw fish is required—just imitation crab, which is typical for this type of roll. All you need is a sushi mat and you're ready to roll! 😉
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3Spicy Crab Roll
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER, FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAMThis spicy crab sushi utilizes inexpensive imitation crab, called surimi, to create the beloved creamy and piquant roll. If you’ve got fresh crab on hand—lucky you!—it would be delicious in surimi’s place.
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4Dragon Roll
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDSUramaki arguably reaches a peak of extravagance with the dragon roll, with its gorgeous "scales" of thinly sliced mango and avocado and drizzle of spicy sriracha mayo. The roll is wrapped in classic vinegar-seasoned rice and filled with crispy shrimp tempura, a mix of buttery avocado, and crunchy cucumber.
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5Sushi Bake
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThis casserole is exactly like your favorite spicy roll, but with all your favorite extra toppings. The sticky, seasoned sushi rice gets baked in an oiled dish, making the edges slightly crisp and chewy, and creating a mind-blowing texture contrast with the decadent topping. Serve it with small sheets of nori to get the full sushi vibe.
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6Shrimp Tempura Rolls
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDSThis starring dish is shrimp tempura roll, which is stuffed with avocado and battered jumbo shrimp that are fried until crisp perfection. The shrimp is slightly sweet and nicely dense, the avocado is super soft and rich, and the rice is mixed with vinegar, sugar, and salt for a base that enhances all the flavors. It’s a classic for a reason!
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7Chirashi Bowls
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEChirashizushi (ちらし寿司) translates to "scattered sushi" and is a style of sushi that entails exactly what the name suggests: pieces of sashimi over sushi rice. Chirashizushi—or chirashi bowls—is probably the simplest way to enjoy what you love about sushi without having to learn how to roll maki.
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8Sushi Bowls
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORENot ready to make your own California roll or shrimp tempura roll at home quite yet but craving all of the classic sushi flavors? Make a sushi bowl! You can practice making restaurant-worthy sushi rice, source best-quality fish, and discover what ingredients, flavors, and textures you like, without any rolling.
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9Philadelphia Roll
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDSPhiladelphia roll is essentially a bagel and lox turned into epically delicious sushi, and we're all about it. The classic combo of smoked salmon and cream cheese is boosted with crunchy cucumber and pickled red onions. We topped the roll with everything bagel seasoning too—it might not be traditional, but it definitely is delicious.
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10Boston Roll
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThe Boston roll is a classic of Americanized sushi. Rolled uramaki-style, with the rice wrapped around the nori, the fillings are a simple mix of poached shrimp, crunchy cucumber, and rich avocado. What makes the roll really special is the addition of tobiko, or fish roe, on the outside of the rice. Briny, crunchy, and brightly colored, it makes every bite extra special.
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11Rainbow Roll
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONRainbow rolls include a lot of elements of traditional Japanese sushi—seasoned rice, raw fish, nori—but the composition is definitely Americanized. This inside-out roll (or uramaki) has rice on the outside, while the sheet of nori on the inside holds the avocado, cucumber, and crab in place. Top your rolls with sushi-grade fish, or get creative and try thinly sliced avocado, roasted red peppers, or smoked salmon.
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12Baked Salmon Sushi Cups
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEMaking sushi at home can be intimidating, what with making sushi rice, rolling it up just right, and dealing with raw fish. With these baked salmon sushi cups, you can skip all that but still get all the flavors of your favorite roll.
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13Sushi Rice
Makinze GoreLooking to make killer sushi at home? The first and most crucial step is perfecting your sushi rice. It isn't very complicated, but it is one of those things that's so simple, you've got to do things a specific way. Check out our techniques and tricks to nailing it—it'll get better the more you try it, so keep at it!
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14Cucumber Sushi
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORECrisp, refreshing, and packed with veggies, this cucumber "sushi" will become your new favorite addition to the sushi platter. It might not be real sushi, but it sure is delicious!
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15Kimbap
June XieTo make Korean kimbap, you will need seaweed (kim or gim), freshly cooked rice (bap), and a bamboo sushi mat. Take note that while they look alike, kimbap is not technically sushi: Sushi rice is seasoned with vinegar, and kimbap rice is drizzled with a bit of sesame oil for a fragrant and savory curve.
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16Sushi Stacks
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17Cauliflower Sushi Stacks
Next time you’re craving a sushi roll, but want a lighter alternative to the rice-packed standard version, try this inventive twist. The "sticky riced cauliflower" is made with cauliflower rice, flax powder, rice vinegar, and nori. (Tip: The ground flaxseed is what helps cauliflower mimic real sushi rice, so don't skip it!)
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