Ham Maki

Ingredients

• Short-grain sushi rice (Cook according to the package instructions.)
• 2 c. à soupe Rice vinegar (To season the cooked rice; optional.)
• 1 c. à soupe Sugar (To season the cooked rice; optional.)
• Cooked ham, turkey, or cured ham (Choose one of the suggested options.)
• Spreadable cream cheese (Such as St Môret or Philadelphia.)
• Sesame seeds (A few seeds to sprinkle over the rice before spreading the cream cheese.)
• Avocado
• Cucumber
• Crispy fried onions
• Sweet soy sauce (For dipping; the exact composition is not specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the short-grain sushi rice according to the package instructions.

2. 2

   Once the rice is cooked, season it with the rice vinegar and sugar, if desired. The author notes that the maki are also very good without this seasoning.

3. 3

   Prepare the chosen filling: cooked ham, turkey, or cured ham, avocado, cucumber, and crispy fried onions.

4. 4

   Spread out the sushi rice, sprinkle it with a few sesame seeds, then spread the cream cheese over it.

5. 5

   Add the ham and the chosen fillings, particularly the avocado, cucumber, and crispy fried onions. You can vary the fillings.

6. 6

   Roll everything tightly in plastic wrap.

7. 7

   Refrigerate the roll for 30 minutes to make it easier to slice cleanly.

8. 8

   Remove the plastic wrap and cut the roll into maki pieces. Serve with sweet soy sauce for dipping.

Notes

The quantities of rice, ham, cream cheese, and fillings are not specified. The rice cooking method depends on the package instructions. The precise shaping of the roll and the slicing method are not detailed.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• Japanese
• gluten-free depending on the ingredients chosen
• requires refrigeration
• easy
• customizable