Homemade sushi rolls, an absolute staple in Japanese cuisine, are the best treat to make for yourself. But there is a lot to consider when making homemade sushi! This article will give you suggestions for some of the best recipes to try out.
Making sushi at home can be such a fun way to spend time with family, friends, or even have a cute date night! Whether you are looking for traditional sushi rolls or something unique to try, we have some great sushi recipes for you to pick from.
Sushi is a staple in Japanese cuisine, and as long as you have sushi rice, seafood, and various toppings, you can make some delicious variations. So grab your bamboo mat and your nori sheets, and get to work on your homemade sushi! You’re going to love these choices.
Without further ado, here are 18 Different Sushi Recipes to Make at Home!
Different Sushi Recipes
Traditional Maki Sushi
Everyone we make sushi with is amazed how easy the process really is. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s learn what maki is and make some homemade sushi (from Curious Cuisiniere)!
Futomaki Roll
Learn how to make Futomaki or Maki Sushi (from Just One Cookbook), a traditional thick and fat sushi roll filled with colorful ingredients. You can make this sushi roll ahead of time and bring it to festivals, potlucks, or picnics.
Spicy Tuna Roll
Skip the sushi restaurants and make Crunchy Spicy Tuna Rolls (from Foodie and Wine) at home! This spicy tuna roll recipe is filled with fresh sashimi-grade ahi tuna, creamy avocado, a crunchy Panko topping, seasoned sushi rice, and a flavorful Sriracha sauce.
Rainbow Roll
Shrimp Tempura Roll
This recipe for shrimp tempura roll (from Dinner At The Zoo) is crispy shrimp with avocado and cucumber, all wrapped up in seasoned rice. Making sushi at home is actually quite fun and easy to do!
Tiger Roll
Making your own Tiger sushi roll (from Half Scratched) at home is a total joy and way cheaper than ordering it at any Japanese restaurant, most of the ingredients can be found either online or at your local grocery store.
Philadelphia Roll
The Philadelphia Roll (from Peas and Crayons) is one of our favorites! Also called Philly Rolls and Japanese Bagel Rolls, these tasty homemade sushi rolls are super simple and only require a few ingredients to make!
Dragon Roll
Gobo Sushi
Sushi Hand Roll (Temaki)
Sushi Hand Roll (from The Wooden Skillet) – a simple tutorial (with step-by-step photos) on how to make a delicious sushi hand roll at home. Option to add any filling ingredients you want – get creative!
Cucumber Sushi Roll
These gluten-free cucumber sushi rolls (from Feel Good Foodie) are so easy to make and they are such a colorful and pretty appetizer. Filled with fresh veggies and a seasoned cream cheese.
Nigiri Recipes
Nigiri Sushi
An easy and complete homemade Nigiri (from Izzy Cooking) tutorial with lots of tips and tricks. Unlike Maki sushi, nigiri isn’t rolled. Instead, it’s comprised of a thin slice of raw or cooked seafood like salmon or shrimp atop a mound of vinegary rice. You’ll learn everything about Japanese nigiri including the difference between nigiri and sashimi, and how to make perfect nigiri at home.
Unagi Nigiri
Unagi Nigiri (from Sift & Simmer) is a Japanese sushi made with BBQ or grilled freshwater eel on top of hand-formed sushi rice. It has a sweet and salty flavour with a rich, meaty texture.
Variations on Typical Sushi
Sushi Bowls
These Salmon Sushi Bowls (from Chef Savvy) have all of the flavors you love about a sushi roll all piled up into a bowl and drizzled with spicy mayo and eel sauce! This easy salmon bowl is loaded with flavor!
Sushi Donuts
You will LOVE this simple Vegetable Sushi Donuts Recipe (from Recipes From A Pantry) made with only 5 ingredients!!! These are such good fun for kids big and small to whip up. Suitable for vegan and gluten free diets.
Vegan Sushi
This homemade vegan sushi recipe (from Piping Pot Curry) is SO tasty and just perfect for beginners to learn how to roll sushi easily. You can put all your favorite ingredients into your perfect custom roll — here’s how!
Equipment
- Bamboo Mat
- Sharp Knife
- Rice Cooker Optional
- Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pick a sushi recipe from the list above.
- Click the Sushi Recipe and assemble the sushi in accordance to the instructions in the post.
- Repeat for as many recipes as you'd like and enjoy your fun sushi night!
Rebecca Reed says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this article. Thank you so much. I’ll be preparing 6 of the Sushi ideas later <3
The Foreign Fork says
Hi Rebecca,
So glad you found it helpful!! I hope your sushi turned out well 🙂