E Z HOME SUSHI
Where home chefs learn the art of sushi
Gunkanmaki (Battleship Rolls)
Gunkanmaki (Battleship Rolls) are the next type of sushi to learn after hosomaki, makizushi and uramaki. Battleship sushi can be very visually appealing and are great to serve to guests. The rolls are made with the same ingredients as standard rolls and can be filled or topped with the same sauces and toppings as other rolls. They are quick and easy to make, and you’ll get quite a few compliments from those who see your creations. Below is a sample of a basic battleship roll.
Start with a small piece of rice formed into an oval shape. This part should look like the rice for a piece of nigiri.
Wrap a thin piece of nori around the rice (approximately 1/6th sheet of nori).
Wet the end to seal the wrap. Hold for a few seconds to let it seal.
Add sauce or wasabi to the base of the rice for flavor.
In this instance we are using wasabi, but you can use any ingredients on the bottom. It can be meat, veggies, sauces or toppings. Get creative!
For this example we are making a shrimp and avocado roll.
Top with some unagi sauce
Add some masago for color, texture, and flavor.
There you go! you made battleship sushi in very little time. These rolls are very fun to make with a group. You can make many of the same rolls or have each one be unique. There are as many variations on these as there are ingredients in your pantry.
Beginner
Store
When you are just starting you have a few basic tools/items you will need to get started. This shop has the basics at prices that won’t break the bank.
Best Bang-for-the-Buck Store
After you get your basics, you will want to start upgrading and getting other items to make more advanced sushi.
Ideal Products Store
If you don’t have to check your bank account before going shopping, this store has the best of best options.
Pages in development
We are currently developing pages on the following:
– Ideal Products Store
– List of sushi rolls
– Advanced Sushi skills (Futomaki, Gunkanmaki, Aburi, Onigiri)
– Nigiri and Sashimi
– Pressed sushi
– Toppings and Plating techniques
– Non-sushi Japanese recipes
