Save Whimsical sushi boats crafted with fresh fish, sushi rice, and crisp vegetables, perfect for a playful appetizer or party platter.
This recipe is always a hit when I prepare it for gatherings, bringing smiles and fun to the table.
Ingredients
- Sushi Rice: 1 cup sushi rice, 1 1/4 cups water, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt
- Fillings & Toppings: 100 g fresh sushi-grade salmon thinly sliced, 100 g fresh sushi-grade tuna thinly sliced, 1/2 avocado thinly sliced, 1/2 cucumber seeds removed thinly sliced, 4 sheets nori (seaweed) cut in half, 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
- Garnishes & Sail Materials: 8 thin slices daikon radish or carrot (for sails), 8 small bamboo skewers or toothpicks, 1 tbsp pickled ginger, 1 tbsp wasabi, 2 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat cover and simmer for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
- Step 2:
- In a small bowl mix rice vinegar sugar and salt until dissolved. Gently fold into the cooked rice. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
- Step 3:
- Lay a half-sheet of nori shiny side down. With wet hands shape a small log (about 2 tbsp) of sushi rice and place it lengthwise on the nori.
- Step 4:
- Top each rice log with slices of salmon tuna avocado and cucumber as desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Step 5:
- Roll the nori around the rice and toppings leaving the top open to resemble a boat.
- Step 6:
- To make sails thread a daikon or carrot slice onto a bamboo skewer or toothpick and insert upright into each sushi boat.
- Step 7:
- Arrange sushi sailboats on a platter. Garnish with pickled ginger and serve with wasabi and soy sauce on the side.
Save This recipe always brings joy and excitement to family gatherings especially when everyone joins in to assemble their sushi sailboats.
Required Tools
Rice cooker or pot with lid Sharp knife Bamboo skewers or toothpicks Rolling mat (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains fish (salmon tuna) and soy (soy sauce) Some ingredients may contain sesame Check all labels for gluten if required
Nutritional Information
Calories 105 Total Fat 2.5 g Carbohydrates 16 g Protein 5 g per boat
Save Enjoy assembling these fun sushi sailboats that make for a delightful and interactive appetizer experience.
Recipe Q&A
- → How do I prepare the sushi rice for these sailboats?
Rinse the rice until water runs clear, then cook with water until tender. Season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, folding gently before cooling to room temperature.
- → What fish types are best suited for sushi sailboats?
Fresh sushi-grade salmon and tuna are ideal for their texture and flavor, thinly sliced for easy layering.
- → Can the sails be made using vegetables other than daikon or carrot?
Yes, thin slices of colorful vegetables such as bell peppers or cucumber can be used to create visually appealing sails.
- → What alternatives exist for soy sauce if gluten sensitivity is a concern?
Gluten-free tamari or soy sauce options are available to maintain flavor without gluten.
- → How can I adapt these sailboats for a vegetarian diet?
Substitute fish with extra avocado, mango, or marinated tofu for a satisfying vegetarian twist.