Save Whimsical sushi boats crafted with fresh fish, sushi rice, and crisp vegetables, perfect for a playful appetizer or party platter.
This recipe brings fun to the table and always impresses my guests with its vibrant presentation and flavors.
Ingredients
- Sushi Rice: 1 cup sushi rice, 1 1/4 cups water, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt
- Fillings & Toppings: 100 g fresh sushi-grade salmon thinly sliced, 100 g fresh sushi-grade tuna thinly sliced, 1/2 avocado thinly sliced, 1/2 cucumber seeds removed thinly sliced, 4 sheets nori seaweed cut in half, 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
- Garnishes & Sail Materials: 8 thin slices daikon radish or carrot for sails, 8 small bamboo skewers or toothpicks, 1 tbsp pickled ginger, 1 tbsp wasabi, 2 tbsp soy sauce gluten-free if needed
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear Combine rice and water in a pot bring to a boil then reduce heat cover and simmer for 18 minutes Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes
- Step 2:
- In a small bowl mix rice vinegar sugar and salt until dissolved Gently fold into the cooked rice Allow the rice to cool to room temperature
- Step 3:
- Lay a half-sheet of nori shiny side down With wet hands shape a small log about 2 tbsp of sushi rice and place it lengthwise on the nori
- Step 4:
- Top each rice log with slices of salmon tuna avocado and cucumber as desired Sprinkle with sesame seeds
- Step 5:
- Roll the nori around the rice and toppings leaving the top open to resemble a boat
- Step 6:
- To make sails thread a daikon or carrot slice onto a bamboo skewer or toothpick and insert upright into each sushi boat
- Step 7:
- Arrange sushi sailboats on a platter Garnish with pickled ginger and serve with wasabi and soy sauce on the side
Save This dish has become a favorite in our family gatherings bringing joy and yummy flavors to everyone.
Required Tools
Rice cooker or pot with lid Sharp knife Bamboo skewers or toothpicks Rolling mat optional
Allergen Information
Contains fish salmon tuna and soy soy sauce Some ingredients may contain sesame Check all labels for gluten if required
Nutritional Information
Calories 105 Total Fat 2.5 g Carbohydrates 16 g Protein 5 g per boat
Save Enjoy crafting these delightful sushi sailboats and savor the fresh flavors with your loved ones.
Recipe FAQ
- → How is the sushi rice prepared for the sailboats?
The sushi rice is rinsed until clear, simmered with water, then seasoned with a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt before cooling to room temperature.
- → What types of fish are used in these sushi boats?
Fresh sushi-grade salmon and tuna are thinly sliced and layered over the rice logs inside the nori sheets.
- → How are the sails for the sushi boats created?
Thin slices of daikon radish or carrot are threaded onto bamboo skewers or toothpicks and inserted upright into each sushi boat to resemble sails.
- → Can this dish be made vegetarian?
Yes, fish can be replaced with extra avocado, mango, or marinated tofu to create a vegetarian-friendly version.
- → What are suitable accompaniments for serving?
Pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce (gluten-free if needed) complement the flavors and enhance the overall taste experience.