E Z HOME SUSHI
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Rainbow Roll
The rainbow roll is a pretty roll that always plates well. Few people make these at home because they have several different types of proteins (shrimp, tuna, salmon & crab). Most people don’t have these at the ready in their pantry. The way to have the proteins at the ready is to purchase the fish ahead of time and filet into small portions, then freeze. Purchase a side of salmon, filet into sashimi-sized pieces, place in small plastic bags with 2 slices per bag and freeze at -4 degrees for at least a week. When you want to make a rainbow roll simply pull out a bag with two slices of salmon. Do the same for the tuna and you will always have fish ready to make rolls such as the rainbow roll. Shrimp, salmon, tuna and imitation crab can be thawed in water while prepping for the roll. The rainbow roll is a California roll topped with avocado, tuna, shrimp, and salmon. Since we already have a page showing how to make a California roll, we are going to start this with a completed California roll.
The rainbow roll is a California roll topped with avocado, tuna, salmon and shrimp. Start with 3/4 sheet of nori. Anything smaller will be too small for the toppings.
Since we already have a tutorial on making a California roll, we will start with a completed roll. You may also substitute with a Boston roll.
Place the shrimp in the middle of the roll then begin adding the other ingredients in a manner where they do not mirror each other from the center, and no ingredient is next to the same (i.e. tuna next to tuna).
Before being ready to press you should have it lined like this. Salmon, avocado, tuna, shrimp, salmon, avocado, tuna. Use avocado to separate tuna and salmon.
Place plastic wrap over the roll. You will need to press the toppings onto the roll before it will cut well. If you skip this step the ingredients will fall apart when cutting.
Shape and press the roll. We removed plastic wrap for this pic so that you see how the roll should look.
Start your first cut with plastic wrap pressed on. Start by cutting the shrimp in half.
Wiping all the starches off the knife is a step which is very important with this roll. This roll will deform easily.
While making cuts it is essential to keep your forefinger next to the blade to keep this roll from deforming. Cut this roll into eight pieces.
The rainbow roll will plate beautifully. This is the most difficult roll listed under “beginner sushi” on this site. If you can make this roll with clean cuts and everything staying in place then you are ready to start making the more advanced sushi. If you aren’t on our member list then now is the time to gain access to tutorials on advanced sushi and receive exclusive content by clicking on the link below.
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