Easy Sushi Rolls

Looking for a fresh, fun alternative to sandwiches in the lunchbox? Making your own sushi is a game-changer! This DIY sushi recipe is perfect for both kids and grown-ups, offering endless opportunities to get creative with your favorite fillings. Think capsicum, carrot, lettuce, crumbed chicken, prawns—whatever your kids love! It’s a great make-ahead option for school lunches or class party platters, keeping everyone excited for mealtime.

And don’t forget, our leak-proof dip pot is the ideal sidekick for soy sauce, so there’s no risk of spills in the lunchbox. 

Ingredients: Makes approx. 6 medium rolls or 24 individual pieces 

• 3 x nori seaweed sheets
• 1 cup sushi rice cooked to directions
• 2 tbsp sushi seasoning or rice wine vinegar
• Bamboo sushi mat

Filling Ideas:

• Sliced avocado, red onion and shredded chicken breast

• Cucumber and tuna (combine: 1 small can corn, 1 can sandwich style tuna drained, 1 tbsp mayonnaise)

Methods:

1. Cook sushi rice to directions either in rice cooker (1 cup rice: 1 ¼ cup water) or on stove and allow to cool. Spoon over sushi seasoning and stir.
2. Using the bamboo mat, place 1 sheet of nori (shiny side face down) and top with flat layer of rice leaving 2cm gap at the top. 
3. Place desired fillings in a line at the bottom of the nori sheet on top of rice and using bamboo mat, roll into a tight wrap. Use a small amount of water at end to seal. 
4. Slice into halves or single pieces and repeat with remaining sheets. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve and enjoy with soy sauce