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Philadelphia Roll Recipe

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This Philadelphia Roll recipe offers a delightful fusion of smoky salmon, creamy cream cheese, and fresh cucumber wrapped in seasoned sushi rice and nori. With the addition of tangy pickled onions and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning, this sushi roll stands out as a flavorful and refreshing homemade treat perfect for sushi enthusiasts.

Ingredients

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Pickled Onions

  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar

Sushi Rice

  • 2/3 cup sushi rice
  • 2/3 cup water, plus more for rinsing rice
  • 1 (2″) piece kombu (optional)
  • 1 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Roll Ingredients

  • 2 sheets nori
  • 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning, divided
  • 4 oz smoked salmon, divided
  • 4 oz cold cream cheese, cut into 1/2” thick strips, divided
  • 1 Persian cucumber, seeds removed and julienned, divided

For Serving

  • Soy sauce
  • Wasabi
  • Pickled ginger

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pickled Onions: Thinly slice the red onion and soak them in 1/2 cup of unseasoned rice vinegar to pickle while you prepare the other ingredients. Set aside.
  2. Rinse Rice: Place sushi rice in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Swirl rice gently with your fingers to release starch, drain, and repeat this rinsing process about 3 more times until the water runs mostly clear. Refill the bowl with cold water and soak the rice for 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly afterward.
  3. Cook Rice: Combine soaked rice, 2/3 cup water, and kombu (if using) in a rice cooker or medium saucepan. Cook on the sushi rice or white rice setting in a rice cooker, or if using a saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let steam covered for about 10 minutes. Discard kombu.
  4. Season Rice: Spread cooked rice on a small baking sheet or a 13″ by 9″ baking dish. Whisk 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved, then drizzle evenly over the rice. Using a wooden spoon or rice paddle, fold the seasoning gently into the rice without overmixing to avoid making it sticky. Smooth into an even layer and let cool for about 30 minutes.
  5. Prepare Sushi Rolls: Lay one nori sheet shiny side up on a bamboo sushi mat. Wet your fingertips and evenly spread about 1 cup of the cooled rice over the entire nori surface. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning evenly over the rice.
  6. Reverse Nori and Rice: Place a piece of plastic wrap over the bamboo mat covering the nori and rice. Center your palm on the plastic, then slide your other hand under the bamboo mat and flip it so the plastic is now on the work surface and the rice faces downward. Remove the mat, place it beside the plastic, then pull the plastic back onto the mat to keep it covered, ensuring edges are tucked to cover the mat.
  7. Add Fillings: On the edge of the nori closest to you, arrange half of the smoked salmon strips. Drain pickled onions and layer half of them next to the salmon. Place half of the cream cheese strips on top of the onions, then top the salmon with half of the julienned cucumber.
  8. Roll Sushi: Use the bamboo mat to roll the nori over the fillings. Lift the bamboo mat slightly so it is not rolled inside the sushi. Continue rolling until the far edge of the nori is reached. Gently pinch and press the roll with the mat to ensure it’s tight, then carefully unroll the bamboo mat and plastic wrap.
  9. Slice and Serve: Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into 8 equal pieces. Repeat the process with the remaining nori, rice, and filling ingredients to make a second roll. Serve the Philadelphia rolls with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

Notes

  • Soaking and rinsing the rice multiple times is critical to achieve the ideal sushi rice texture, removing excess starch.
  • The kombu is optional but adds a subtle umami flavor to the rice during cooking.
  • Using plastic wrap during rolling helps prevent rice from sticking to the bamboo mat and allows easier flipping of the sushi.
  • Be careful not to overmix the rice when folding in the vinegar mixture to keep the grains fluffy and not sticky.
  • Sharp knife and wiping it between cuts helps produce clean, intact sushi slices.

Keywords: Philadelphia Roll, Sushi Recipe, Smoked Salmon Sushi, Cream Cheese Sushi, Homemade Sushi, Japanese Roll

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