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Fiery Yellowtail Maki Roll

Appetizer 🧄Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Snack 🍿 Japanese 🇯🇵 Pescatarian 🐟

Fiery Yellowtail Maki Roll brings a balanced heat from Sriracha-laced Kewpie mayo wrapped around tender yellowtail, offset by cool cucumber and a pop of tobiko crunch. The seasoned sushi rice ties everything together with gentle sweetness and tang, perfect for a light dinner, sushi night with friends, or an impressive party platter.

  • Prep30 min
  • Cook15 min
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Fiery Yellowtail Maki Roll
  1. 1

    Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear.

  2. 2

    Bring the water and rice to a boil in a large saucepan.

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to a simmer; simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Turn off the heat and let the rice sit without opening the lid for 20 minutes; the remaining steam will continue cooking the rice.

  5. 5

    Stir the rice wine vinegar and sugar together in a small bowl until the sugar is mostly dissolved; stir this into the rice.

  6. 6

    Let the rice cool for 15 to 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    Chop the yellowtail into 1/4-inch cubes; add it to a bowl.

  8. 8

    Stir in the mayonnaise and Sriracha; set aside.

  9. 9

    Cover a bamboo sushi rolling mat with plastic wrap; set aside.

  10. 10

    Lay 1 nori sheet on a work surface, shiny side down.

  11. 11

    Place 1/4 of the rice on the nori and spread it evenly from edge to edge, about 1/4 inch thick.

  12. 12

    Flip the nori onto the prepared plastic-covered mat.

  13. 13

    Place 1/4 each of the yellowtail mixture and cucumber in a line along one short edge.

  14. 14

    Roll the rice and nori around the filling, using the bamboo mat to help.

  15. 15

    Press the roll tightly to form a uniform log.

  16. 16

    Spread 1/2 tablespoon tobiko in a long, thin line across the top of the roll.

  17. 17

    Press the roll with the bamboo mat.

  18. 18

    Repeat with the remaining nori sheets, rice, yellowtail mixture, cucumber, and tobiko.

  19. 19

    Cover the rolls with plastic wrap; press again with the bamboo mat.

  20. 20

    Slice each roll into 8 pieces using a very sharp, wet, clean knife.

  21. 21

    Remove the plastic wrap before serving.

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