🍣 How to make perfect home sushi – tips, recipes and ideas

Making sushi at home can seem daunting, but with the right tools and instructions, it's surprisingly easy. This blog provides you with clear tips, beginner-friendly recipes, and inspiration to help you create a delicious sushi evening in your own kitchen.

🎌 Why make sushi at home?

  • Doing things together is fun – perfect for a family or friends night out
  • Perfect flavors with your own favorites – choose the toppings you like
  • Cheaper than eating at a restaurant
  • Freshness and quality – you know exactly what ends up on your plate

👉 Home sushi is not just food - it's an experience.

🍱 Beginner's recipes from Yami Sushi's selection

1. Philadelphia LUX career

  • Salmon
  • Avocado
  • Cream cheese
  • Top with sesame seeds

👉 Tip: Swap the cream cheese for a chive or chili version for extra flavor.

2. Vegan Corsica maki

  • Spicy carrot
  • Cucumber
  • Vegan cream cheese
  • Topped with tempura potato chips and unagi sauce

👉 If you don't have sweet potatoes, you can replace them with roasted onion flakes.

3. Classic cucumber hosomaki

  • Nori sheet (half)
  • 80 g sushi rice
  • Cucumber strips

👉 Easy, light and a children's favorite.

💡 Sushi master's tips for success

  • Always use rice vinegar to season rice
  • Don't overfill the roll – less is more
  • Leave 1.5–2 cm of empty nori at the end of the roll so that it closes well.
  • Extra pieces of nori sheet can be used in nigiri

🌟 Inspiration for your next sushi night

If you're new to making sushi, you can easily get started with the My Sushi Kit . You'll get:
✅ High-quality raw materials
✅ Handy tools
✅ Clear instructions and video tutorial

We also offer an online sushi course where you will learn the secrets of sushi step by step.

👉 This is the perfect experience for a family or friends night out – fun to do and a delicious end result!

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