Fiery Yellowtail Maki Roll
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 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fiery Yellowtail Maki Roll, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 29
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear.
- 2
Bring the water and rice to a boil in a large saucepan.
- 3
Reduce the heat to a simmer; simmer for 10 minutes.
- 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
Stir the rice wine vinegar and sugar together in a small bowl until the sugar is mostly dissolved; stir this into the rice.
- 6
Let the rice cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 7
Chop the yellowtail into 1/4-inch cubes; add it to a bowl.
- 8
Stir in the mayonnaise and Sriracha; set aside.
- 9
Cover a bamboo sushi rolling mat with plastic wrap; set aside.
- 10
Lay 1 nori sheet on a work surface, shiny side down.
- 11
Place 1/4 of the rice on the nori and spread it evenly from edge to edge, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 12
Flip the nori onto the prepared plastic-covered mat.
- 13
Place 1/4 each of the yellowtail mixture and cucumber in a line along one short edge.
- 14
Roll the rice and nori around the filling, using the bamboo mat to help.
- 15
Press the roll tightly to form a uniform log.
- 16
Spread 1/2 tablespoon tobiko in a long, thin line across the top of the roll.
- 17
Press the roll with the bamboo mat.
- 18
Repeat with the remaining nori sheets, rice, yellowtail mixture, cucumber, and tobiko.
- 19
Cover the rolls with plastic wrap; press again with the bamboo mat.
- 20
Slice each roll into 8 pieces using a very sharp, wet, clean knife.
- 21
Remove the plastic wrap before serving.
- Calories 611.3 kcal High 31%
- Protein 15.93 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 107.64 g 39%
- Total Fat 12.98 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.9 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.03 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 346.08 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 5.59 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 16.11 g --
- Added Sugars 7.98 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 40.17 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.21 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 93.21 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 15.29 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 4.62 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.82 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Fiery Yellowtail Maki Roll is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cucumber, Fish Roe, Flounder, and Kewpie Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 611.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiery Yellowtail Maki Roll made of?
- The main ingredients are Cucumber, Fish Roe, Flounder, Kewpie Mayonnaise, Nori Seaweed. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fiery Yellowtail Maki Roll?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 611.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiery Yellowtail Maki Roll easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 21 steps.
- Is Fiery Yellowtail Maki Roll healthy?
- Fiery Yellowtail Maki Roll has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 611.3 calories and 15.93 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 346.08 mg (15% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.9 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.98 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish and Eggs, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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