53min 4 ppl
Kappa Maki
34 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
34 min · 7 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
220 kcalper person
Protein 5g
Carbs 46g
Fats 3g
About this dish
Crisp cucumber batons rolled tight in seasoned rice and nori, finished with a scatter of toasted sesame. The simplest sushi roll on the menu, and the one every beginner cuts their teeth on.
Allergy Info
Sesame
Diet Info
Vegan
Before you start
Ready-made is fine, or make your own.
- Sushi Rice500 gstart 34 minutes aheadMake your own
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Cucumbercut into thin batons2
Dried Goods
- Ready-made sushi rice500 g
- Nori sheets4
Spices & Seasonings
- Toasted sesame seeds10 g
- Wasabi paste10 g
Utensils
- Bamboo sushi mat
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
Method
1
Cut the cucumber into thin batons.
Approx. 5 minutes
2
Lay a sheet of nori shiny-side down on a bamboo sushi mat and spread an even layer of sushi rice over it, leaving a 2cm border at the top edge.
Approx. 6 minutes
3
Flip the nori so the rice faces down onto the mat, then arrange the cucumber batons in a line across the centre.
Approx. 5 minutes
4
Roll the mat away from you, pressing firmly to shape a tight cylinder, then remove the mat.
Approx. 5 minutes
5
Press toasted sesame seeds onto the outside of the roll.
Approx. 3 minutes
6
Repeat with the remaining nori and filling to make 4 rolls in total.
Approx. 5 minutes
7
Slice each roll into 8 pieces with a sharp, wet knife and serve with wasabi.
Approx. 5 minutes
