Philadelphia Roll
Take in the classic flavors of a Philadelphia Roll with this easy recipe! Rich smoked salmon and tangy cream cheese wrapped in perfectly seasoned sushi rice.
Ingredients:
Philadelphia Roll: 6-8 rolls
Sushi Rice Seasoning
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt, or to taste
• 1 cup cold water
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar, unseasoned
Filling
• 3 cups sushi rice, cooked and cooled
• 8 oz smoked salmon. Cut into strips
• 6-8 sheets of nori seaweed
• 4 oz cream cheese or to taste, cut into strips
• 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced into long strips
• toasted sesame seeds for garnish
• soy sauce for dipping
Instructions:
To make sushi rice seasoning, dilute sugar and salt in hot water until everything is dissolved. Add cold water and vinegar and mix.
Pour about 3/4 cup of rice seasoning mixture over rice and mix; if needed, add more to taste.
Line a bamboo mat with plastic wrap and place nori on top, rough side up. Spread a thin layer of rice (using wet hands) over the seaweed. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice, flip the nori so the rice touches the plastic wrap, and add the filling directly to the nori.
Create a horizontal row about an inch from the bottom of the nori sheet and place sliced salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber strips.
Now, use the mat to tightly roll the sushi away from you, starting at the end with the fillings. Apply gentle pressure to shape the roll. Once the roll is complete, use a sharp knife to slice it into individual pieces. For clean, precise cuts, it's helpful to wet the knife blade with water between each slice. Serve with soy sauce and enjoy!
Recipe Courtesy of Munchkin Time Blog.