Temaki – Sushi in the shape of a cone

Temaki is nothing more than a type of sushi in the shape of a cone, hand-rolled with nori (seaweed sheet). This sushi usually measures 10 centimeters in length and is eaten with hands.

This dish has an immense variety of flavors and can be filled with various fish such as salmon and tuna. The Japanese name temaki [手巻き] literally means hand-rolled, due to its preparation and appearance similar to a cone.

In this article, you will learn about the main types of temaki, the origin of this delicious dish, some side dishes, and at the end, we will teach you a little recipe for you to make at home, if you have access to the ingredients.

The Origin of Temaki

The temaki is a type of sushi in the shape of a cone made and eaten by hand. This dish originated in the 19th century as a fast food option for the Japanese living in Edo, a city that later became the capital Tokyo.

At that time, sushi kiosks were the most popular option due to the ease and speed of preparation and consumption. The conical shape was created so that the soy sauce, which was served with the temaki, would not drip on people’s clothes.

The temaki became very popular at that time precisely because it had a quick preparation, as this dish is prepared and consumed with one’s own hands, since it was very difficult to pick it up with chopsticks.

The Different Types of Temaki

There is an endless variety of flavors and fillings for temaki, but we will show here only some of the available options:

Salmon and ricotta temaki: This mixture of salmon and cream cheese may seem a bit strange, but the result is very tasty. Moreover, this dish is not very high in calories.

Salmon and green onion temaki: This is a more traditional option for temaki, as it is prepared only with nori, salmon, and green onion. Despite having few ingredients, this is a great option for those looking for a good temaki.

Salmon and cucumber temaki: This is the perfect temaki for those looking for a recipe that includes salmon but is more elaborate. This filling is made with salmon, cream cheese, green onion, and cucumber, and is a nutritious option that combines various different textures.

Salmon with cream cheese temaki: In this dish, the filling consists of pieces of salmon, green onion, and a lot of cream cheese. This combination, although a bit simple, is very tasty and can please various types of palates.

Skin temaki: The skin can be a great option for those who do not like to eat raw fish much, as this temaki is filled with fried salmon skin. This fried skin gives a very crunchy touch to the dish, making the final result very tasty.

Carrot and cucumber temaki with miso: For those who enjoy vegetables, it can be a good option to prepare this temaki that has carrot and cucumber as the main ingredients, but with a touch of miso that makes a difference in the final flavor.

Shimeji temaki: Another alternative for those who want to leave fish aside is to prepare temaki with shimeji. This well-seasoned mushroom adds a very nice flavor to the dish and does not take long to prepare.

Salmon with kale temaki: Perhaps the most unusual option on this list, this recipe includes fried kale, with the idea of adding a crunchy touch to the dish. This temaki has rice, kale, salmon, and cream cheese as the main ingredients.

Temaki Experience – Make the Best Temaki

Despite the recipe and videos teaching how to make Temaki in this article, we want to say that the world of temaki goes far beyond that. The Temaki Experience is a specialized training in making various types of Temaki in the correct and professional way.

The Temaki Experience Online Sushi Course is a methodology created and presented by Hiro C. Ozono through his experience training over 3,500 students in his In-Person Sushi Course.

In this program, the student will learn to prepare 10 types of temakis in a short period of time. In other words, the student effectively learns to make Temakis.

This training is aimed at people without culinary skills, people who intend to learn Japanese cuisine for therapy or as a hobby, and people who want to impress their girlfriend or wife with a special dinner.

The training is also directed at people who intend to work with sushi orders, earning an extra income of R$ 1,500.00 to R$ 2,000.00, and entrepreneurs who wish to enter the Delivery market.

The training has been divided into topics where students will learn:

• What utensils and products are used to make sushi;
• How to make Su sauce;
• How to prepare Gohan (Japanese-style rice);
• How to prepare Shari (seasoned rice for sushi preparation);
• Tips on how to sharpen a Japanese-style knife;
• How to make Hot Roll (breaded sushi);
• How to make hossomaki;
• How to make Temaki with Grilled Salmon;
• How to make Temaki with Salmon and Cream;
• How to make Temaki with Shimeji;
• How to make California Temaki;
• How to make Temaki with Japanese Omelet;
• How to make Breaded Temaki;
• As a courtesy, you will receive updates on the course for a period;

To learn more about and purchase the Temaki Experience, just click the button below. Remember that if you want, the Sushibilidade Program also comes with Temaki Experience as a bonus, which may be more advantageous for you.

Recipe for Salmon Temaki with Shitake and Green Onion

As promised, we will teach a recipe so that you can prepare your temaki in your own home, we hope you enjoy this delicious dish.

Ingredients for the temaki:

• 1 sheet of seaweed for temaki;
• 1 handful of Gohan
• 1 tablespoon of raw salmon in cubes
• 1 tablespoon of shitake (sautéed in butter and soy sauce)
• 1 teaspoon of cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon of finely chopped green onion
• 1 teaspoon of teriyaki sauce
• A little water (to wet your hands)
• Soy sauce to taste

Preparation method for the temaki:

Step 1: Cut the seaweed sheet in half.

Step 2: Next, mix the salmon, shitake, cream cheese, and green onion.

Step 3: Wet one of your hands with water.

Step 4: Place the mixture made above on the rice.

Step 5: At the lower left corner of the seaweed, carefully roll it up making an upward motion while pressing the mixture until it forms a cone, wet the tip of the seaweed to seal it.

Step 6: And to finish, sprinkle a little green onion on top, teriyaki sauce, and soy sauce to taste.

Temaki Recipe Videos

If this recipe is not enough, you might prefer to watch recipe videos for a Temaki:

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ENJOY YOUR MEAL!