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Temaki-style handroll is the easiest way to make sushi at home, and this step-by-step guide will show you exactly what to do!

Sushi hand rolls are one of my favorite foods to order out! They’re always yummy and can be made in so many ways. I decided to finally try my hand at making it at home, and to my surprise, it’s quite easy!

What is a sushi hand roll?

A sushi hand roll is sushi that’s rolled into a cone shape rather than a long cylinder that’s cut into pieces like maki-style sushi.

It’s not actually cut, so I find it a lot easier to make at home than maki-style sushi rolls!

What you need to make a sushi hand roll

  • Nori sheets. You can buy this in most grocery stores these days, but definitely online or in Asian Grocery stores like H Mart.
  • Sushi rice. I promise it’s not intimidating to make! It’s really just as simple as regular rice.
  • Rice vinegar. This is added to the rice.
  • Vegetables. I like to use cucumber, carrots, and avocado, but you can easily make rolls entirely out of cucumber, avocado, etc., and mix and match as you’d like.
  • Sashimi. This is optional if you’d prefer to just make a veggie roll. I typically can find this at whole foods, but Asian Grocery store like H Mart should also have it.

Step-by-step guide for making a sushi hand roll

  • Step one. Rinse the sushi rice and prepare according to package instructions.

  • Step two. Slice the nori sheets in half. You should have 12.  Working with one nori sheet at a time, add about 1/4 cup of rice to the left half of the sheet. Spread a thin layer of wasabi onto the rice if desired.

  • Step three. Place the sashimi-grade fish diagonally onto the rice, towards the center. Add a few pieces of cucumber, carrot, and avocado next to the sashimi. Add sesame seeds if desired.

  • Step four. Fold the bottom left corner over the sashimi and vegetables, and use your finger to hold it closed. Fold in the longer end of the nori to form the handroll.

 

Tips & tricks

  • Be patient! Your very first roll likely won’t be perfect. It’ll take a few tries to really nail the motion with your hands, so be patient with yourself if you don’t get it looking restaurant quality on the first try.
  • Add a sauce. These definitely need sauce! I simply serve mine with coconut aminos, but you could do soy sauce or a spicy chili sauce.

Modifications

  • Make veggie rolls. If you can’t find sashimi-grade fish, you can easily just make veggie rolls with carrots, cucumber, and avocado.
  • Use tuna instead of salmon. Sashimi grade ahi tuna would be a great swap for salmon.

How many handrolls should you make per person?

If this is a main dish, I recommend about two hand rolls per person, though this varies depending on the person and the rest of the meal!

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Homemade Sushi Handroll

  • Author: Michelle
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 handrolls 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

Temaki-style handroll is the easiest way to make sushi at home, and this step-by-step guide will show you exactly what to do!

Ingredients

Units Scale

For the sushi rice

  • 1 cup sushi rice
  • Salt
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar

For the hand roll

  • 6 nori sheets
  • Wasabi (optional)
  • Sashimi grade salmon, sliced thin (optional, you can also just make veggie rolls)
  • 2 carrots, julienned thin
  • 2 cucumbers, julienned thin
  • 1–2 avocados, sliced thin
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. Cook the sushi rice according to the package instructions. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield about 3 cups of cooked rice. Transfer the cooked rice to a shallow bowl Salt the rice and add the vinegar. Toss and set aside and allow to cool while you gather the ingredients for the roll.
  2. Slice the nori sheets in half. You should have 12.
  3. Working with one nori sheet at a time, add about 1/4 cup of rice to the left half of the sheet. Spread a thin layer of wasabi onto the rice if desired.
  4. Place the sashimi-grade fish diagonally onto the rice, towards the center. Add a few pieces of cucumber, carrot, and avocado next to the sashimi. Add sesame seeds if desired.
  5. Fold the bottom left corner over the sashimi and vegetables, and use your finger to hold it closed. Fold in the longer end of the nori to form the handroll.
  6. Repeat with all of the ingredients and serve with sauces as desired.

Notes

  • To make veggie rolls- If you can’t find sashimi-grade fish, you can easily just make veggie rolls with carrots, cucumber, and avocado.
  • Swapping out the salmon- Sashimi-grade ahi tuna would be a great swap for salmon.

  • Prep Time: 25
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Keywords: Hand roll, temaki hand roll