Sushi by Walter P (Cucina)

Ingredients (makes 6)

• 300g sushi rice
• 450ml water
• 100ml rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons caster sugar
• 1 pack of Nori seaweed sheets
• Wasabi, pickled ginger, soy sauce

Filling (your preference)

• Sliced cucumber
• Sliced or chunks of smoked salmon 
• Sliced peppers
• Tuna
• Diced avocado
• Sliced spring onions
• Pulled cooked chicken
• Sheered duck

Method

• Before cooking wash rice in cold water and drain it.
• Place into a thick pan with water.
• Cover the pan and bring to boil, move the pan and turn down to a very low heat to simmer.
• Cook for around 10 minutes until the water has been absorbed or the rice is cooked.
• Leave the pan covered for 10 minutes to rest.
• Add sugar and vinegar together and mix in well.
• Put the nori sheet shiny side down on a sushi mat or cling film.
• Dip your hand in the vinegar/sugar water and pat down a 1cm thick layer, leaving the furthest edge free of rice about 2 inches.
• Place the filling of your preference (horizontal line in the middle of the rice).
• Lift the edge with the mat or cling film and roll applying a little pressure until rolled tightly.
• Wrap in cling film and place in fridge until required.
• Slice sushi about 3/4 inches thick and serve with the wasabi, pickled ginger, soy sauce or salad of your preference. 
  preference.
• Enjoy!