Such a tasty dish, previously unknown to the inhabitants of our country, called sushi, has recently conquered compatriots. Sushi bars, Japanese restaurants, sushi delivery to your home - and this is only a small part of the places where each of us can enjoy this wonderful dish.
There are a huge number of sushi varieties , and many of us have already chosen the very dish of Japanese national cuisine that has become our favorite.
A separate category in the menu of any sushi bar are rolls. The most popular are California rolls and Philadelphia rolls. Many of those who try Japanese dishes for the first time , as well as some of the regular visitors to sushi bars, would like to learn how to cook this dish at home. Today we will take a closer look at how to cook Philadelphia rolls yourself, to enjoy their taste in the family circle, or to impress guests with their skill.
So, prepare all the products in advance so as not to be distracted in the process of work. Also, if you did not make sushi at home before, you need to buy Makisa - a special rug, a necessary tool for making any kind of roll. You can buy it at any supermarket that sells ingredients for making sushi.
The list of products necessary for a delicious dish "Philadelphia Rolls":
- nori - algae, pressed into dark sheets;
- rice - you can buy special for sushi;
- processed soft cheese - the best option in this case would be Philadelphia cheese, since it is the name of the cooked dish that is named after it. If there is no such kind of cheese , take any other;
- smoked salmon;
- fresh cucumber;
- sesame seeds.
In addition to the main components, do not forget that ready-made rolls are best consumed with wasabi and soy sauce. These two seasonings give the final dish a special taste, so if you want to get a real Japanese dish, do not forget to purchase them in advance.
Now let's take a look at how to make Philadelphia rolls .
1. Pre- boil the rice, it should turn out to be slightly sticky, for sushi it is generally not worth using friable rice.
2. We spread the makis.
3. On top of the mat, put one sheet of nori. The matte side should be on top, and the glossy side, on the contrary, should lie on the maxis.
4. Lubricate with a brush nori slightly diluted vinegar.
5. Put the cooled rice on the algae, try to lay it in a thin layer, and leave the centimeter from the edge empty, it will be easier to form Philadelphia rolls.
6. Now the most crucial moment. You need to turn the nori in such a way that rice is lying on the rug and the nori sheet is on top.
7. Next, coat nori with cream cheese.
8. Across the sheet, put a quarter cut along the cucumber so that after wrapping it appears in the center of the roll.
9. Salmon in this dish can be used in two ways:
- in the first case, the fillet is cut into plates and placed in the center of the future roll;
- The second option is no less interesting, because having formed a roll with rice on top, it can be wrapped in salmon cut into thin plates.
You can try to make Philadelphia rolls by placing the fish inside and out, in any case, you will not be disappointed with the taste.
Cut the finished dish into rollers, and so that the roll does not fall apart during serving, use a sharp knife, previously moistened with cold water. The resulting dish will be not only tasty, but also beautiful, which can serve as a good addition to the festive table.
It’s not scary if you’ll spend a lot of time preparing such a dish for the first time, because, firstly, it’s worth it, and secondly, having filled your hand, you can prepare various types of rolls, managing with them no more than 25 minutes Enjoy your meal!