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Umai Meshi
Prep Time 10 min / Cook Time 20 min I Yield 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. uncooked white rice 2 c. water 2 tbsp. rice vinegar 1 tsp. salt 2 sheets nori seaweed cucumber, peeled and sliced lengthwise 2 pieces imitation crab legs (3oz.) pkg. cream cheese, sliced 1 tsp. fresh minced ginger root
Method of Preparation: 1. Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to med-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar and salt. Allow to cool completely. 2. Lay out seaweed sheets. Moisten hands with water, then spread the rice evenly on each sheet, leaving gap along the edge, lengthwise. Arrange strips of cucumber, imitation crabmeat, and cream cheese in a straight line along the side opposite of the gap. Roll the sushi from the toppings to the exposed end of the seaweed sheet. 3. Using a sharp wet knife, slice each roll into 5 or 6 pieces. Serve with minced ginger on the side.