Sail Away Boat-Shaped Sushi (Printable)

A vibrant sushi assortment artistically arranged on a boat-shaped platter, perfect for celebrations.

# Ingredient List:

→ Sushi Rice

01 - 2 cups sushi rice
02 - 2 1/4 cups water
03 - 1/4 cup rice vinegar
04 - 2 tablespoons sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Fish & Seafood

06 - 7 oz fresh sashimi-grade tuna
07 - 7 oz fresh sashimi-grade salmon
08 - 3.5 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
09 - 3.5 oz imitation crab sticks

→ Vegetables & Fillings

10 - 1 avocado, sliced
11 - 1 cucumber, julienned
12 - 1 small carrot, julienned
13 - 2 sheets nori seaweed
14 - 2 tablespoons pickled ginger

→ Condiments & Garnishes

15 - 2 tablespoons wasabi paste
16 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
17 - 2 tablespoons black and white sesame seeds
18 - Microgreens or shiso leaves (optional)
19 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a rice cooker or pot and cook according to appliance instructions. Let stand for 10 minutes. In a small saucepan, heat rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Fold this seasoning gently into the cooked rice and cool to room temperature.
02 - Using a sharp knife, slice tuna and salmon into thin pieces appropriate for sashimi and nigiri.
03 - Slice avocado, julienne cucumber and carrot for use in sushi rolls.
04 - Place a nori sheet on a bamboo mat. Spread an even layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 3/4 inch border. Arrange desired fillings such as tuna, cucumber, and avocado. Roll tightly and slice into 6 to 8 pieces.
05 - Shape small oval mounds of rice by hand. Top each with a thin slice of fish and press gently to adhere.
06 - Artistically arrange sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi slices, and shrimp on a large serving board or boat-shaped tray. Garnish with pickled ginger, wasabi, sesame seeds, and optionally microgreens or lemon wedges.
07 - Present sushi platter with soy sauce served on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and elegant presentation
  • Includes a variety of sushi styles
02 -
  • Use only sushi-grade fish for raw preparations
  • Chill serving platter for best presentation
03 -
  • Rinse sushi rice thoroughly to remove excess starch
  • Use a sharp knife for clean fish slices
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