{"id":1561797,"date":"2021-01-07T08:25:20","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T14:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1561797"},"modified":"2024-05-03T06:21:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T11:21:59","slug":"how-to-make-sushi-philly-maki-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-sushi-philly-maki-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Sushi: Philly Maki Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Philly maki, sometimes called a Philadelphia sushi roll, is a mash-up of East Meets West ingredients: smoked salmon, cream cheese (Philadelphia-brand cream cheese, of course) and cucumber, all wrapped in nori sheets and seasoned sushi rice. The result is a full-flavored sushi with a hint of sea and soy.<\/p>\r\n

As one can imagine, Philly maki was not invented in Japan nor is it a traditional maki roll. When sushi became popular<\/a> in the United States in the 1980s and '90s, Philly maki was introduced and quickly became popular along with its counterparts, California rolls<\/a> (crab, avocado and cucumber) and Boston rolls (shrimp, avocado and cucumber).<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Why You Should Make Sushi at Home<\/h2>\r\n

It's fresh! Plus, rolls like Philly maki are simple and cost-effective sushi to make instead of order. The recipe calls for easy-to-find ingredients, too. It's perfect to prep for lunch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Is It Hard to Make Sushi at Home?<\/h3>\r\nIt can be challenging at first. But the key is to remember to follow each step carefully. It also helps to start with a recipe like this Philly maki\u2014the inside-out roll makes it especially easy to prepare.\r\n

What Sushi Is Best for Beginners?<\/h3>\r\n

People often ask me how to make sushi that everyone will enjoy, meaning no raw fish or unfamiliar ingredients. This Philly maki is just that: a tried-and-true flavor combo that's easy to assemble.<\/p>\r\n

You can also try this canned tuna sushi recipe<\/a>, which lets you incorporate some more protein without having to handle raw fish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What Do You Need to Make Sushi?<\/h2>\r\nTraditionally, hangiri<\/em><\/a>, or a wooden vessel, is used to cool the sushi rice. However, you may substitute this with a mixing bowl or a deep baking dish.\r\n

Makisu<\/a><\/em>, a bamboo mat, is crucial for this recipe but affordable and can be found at some Asian grocery stores or online.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Best Nori to Use<\/h3>\r\n

Almost all nori sheets used for sushi making come in 20 x 18 cm (8 x 7-inch) size, and a typical package contains anywhere from 10-50 sheets of nori. When shopping for nori sheets, look for dark color and crispiness.<\/p>\r\n

Nori sheets are sensitive to moisture and can get stale quickly once the package is opened, so buy only what you will use or use up in a month or two. Keep nori sheets in an airtight plastic container and store them away from humidity and direct sunlight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

How to Make Sushi: Philly Maki Recipe<\/h2>\r\n

This recipe makes 8 sushi rolls or 48 sushi pieces.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n