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Recipe of Maki cream cheese and salmon sushi

Sushi is one of the most emblematic dishes of Japanese cuisine, and this maki version with cream cheese and salmon is perfect for those seeking a creamy and flavorful combination. This maki sushi, also known as Philadelphia roll for its main ingredient, blends the smoothness of cream cheese with the smoky flavor of salmon and the freshness of avocado. It is ideal for beginners in Japanese cooking, as it does not require raw fish cutting techniques, and the result is so visually appealing that it will impress your guests.

The key to good sushi lies in the rice: it must be perfectly cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar to achieve that sticky texture and characteristic flavor. In this recipe, you will learn how to prepare the rice simply and assemble the maki with the help of a bamboo mat, achieving a firm and uniform roll. Additionally, smoked salmon provides high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids, while avocado adds healthy fats and an extra creamy texture.

This recipe is perfect for a casual dinner, a picnic, or to surprise at a gathering. You can adapt it by adding cucumber, mango, or even substituting the salmon with tuna. Follow the steps and become a sushi master in your own kitchen.

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Recipe of Maki cream cheese and salmon sushi
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Prep

15 min

Cook

1 min

Servings

8

Calories

50 kcal

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the rice with 1 cup of water over high heat.

  2. 2

    When boiling, lower the heat and cover.

  3. 3

    Cook for 15 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Remove from the heat and rest for 15 more minutes, add the rice vinegar and mix.

  5. 5

    Cover the bamboo mat with plastic wrap, place the nori seaweed.

  6. 6

    Add the sushi rice over the seaweed and spread it evenly, leaving an inch on the edges uncovered.

  7. 7

    Take the seaweed with the rice and turn it over on the mat and plastic wrap, so that the seaweed is inside the roll.

  8. 8

    Add a line of cream cheese at one end, place the avocado strips on top and roll up carefully with the help of the mat.

  9. 9

    Place the salmon fillets on the roll until completely covered using the mat.

  10. 10

    Squeeze so that it adheres to the rice.

  11. 11

    Cut the roll with a moistened knife until you get approximately 8 rolls.

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