Italian Sushi Fusion Dish (Printer-friendly)

A creative fusion featuring prosciutto, mozzarella, roasted peppers, and sun-dried tomatoes wrapped sushi-style for unique bite-sized delights.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sushi Rice Base

01 - 1 ½ cups sushi rice
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
04 - 1 tbsp sugar
05 - ½ tsp salt

→ Italian Fillings

06 - 8 slices prosciutto (or grilled zucchini for vegetarian)
07 - 1 ball fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
08 - 1 roasted red bell pepper, cut into strips
09 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
10 - ½ cup fresh basil leaves
11 - 24 small arugula leaves
12 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
13 - Black pepper to taste

→ Wrappers

14 - 4 large nori sheets

→ Garnishes

15 - Balsamic glaze for drizzling
16 - Extra fresh basil leaves

# Directions:

01 - Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, keep covered, and let stand 10 minutes. Dissolve sugar and salt in rice vinegar, then fold into cooled rice. Bring to room temperature before using.
02 - Slice prosciutto into manageable strips. Cut fresh mozzarella into thin strips. Cut roasted bell pepper into thin strips. Julienne sun-dried tomatoes. Wash and dry basil and arugula leaves thoroughly.
03 - Place nori sheet on bamboo mat with shiny side down. With damp hands, spread thin, even rice layer over nori, leaving 1-inch border at top. Arrange prosciutto, mozzarella, bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, and basil in line along bottom third of rice. Drizzle with olive oil and season with black pepper.
04 - Using bamboo mat, roll sushi tightly away from you, applying gentle pressure. Seal edge with water. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Using sharp, damp knife, slice each roll into 6 equal pieces.
05 - Arrange sushi pieces on serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately while rice remains at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The salty prosciutto creates the most incredible flavor partnership with creamy mozzarella that you never knew you needed
  • Guests literally gasp when they realize these elegant rolls hold all their favorite Italian antipasto ingredients
02 -
  • Wet your hands thoroughly before handling rice or it will stick to everything and drive you absolutely crazy
  • Use the sharpest knife you own and wipe it with a damp cloth between cuts for picture perfect slices
03 -
  • Tuck a few capers or olives inside for an extra briny punch that takes these over the top
  • Let the rice cool completely or the heat will make your mozzarella melt and create a messy situation

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