... Rolls

It looks like sushi but the rice is usually plain (no vinegar). I call it ... Rolls because it all depends on what you stuff in it. It can be a chicken roll, a teriyaki beef roll, a tuna roll, etc... What I had on hand were some healthier hot dogs (no nitrates or artificial stuff) so that is what I made. And can I tell you this is one of most favorite things to eat!. I think kids would love it and I love to make these when going to the beach or when I'm driving around the island. 

It's so easy! 

If you don't have the bamboo, you can just use plastic wrap to help you roll. Just take a plain sheet of nori (dried seaweed) and layer some plain white rice 3/4 of the way from the bottom (use white sticky rice). You want to press down but not too much, otherwise the rice will get too smooshed. I like sprinkle some furikake over the rice. If you cant find it no worries. Although it would be worth the search!

Now I thought I took a pic of me putting in the stuffing but I guess not! Anyway, place your fillings of choice in the middle of the rice. I ending putting one hot dog and some Japanese pickles in the middle. Please see the end of this post for some filling ideas. Roll the bottom of the sheet over your filling a tuck in. Then each time you roll, tuck in a little. Tuck and roll, tuck and roll! lol Sounds like a safety exercise or something.

Let you roll rest a few minutes, then with a wet knife, slice in 8 pieces.

What you get is yummy! Great as a snack or a full meal.

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Ideas for fillings: 

Chicken

- Thinly sliced chicken or cut in small chunks.

- 1 T soy sauce

- 1 teaspoon sesame oil

- Spinkle of sugar

- Optional: fresh grated ginger

Tuna Salad

- One canned tuna in water

- 1 heaping T of mayo

- 1/4 t lemon juice or ponzu

- 1 t soy sauce

- Optional: some chopped green onions

Choice of Japanese pickles or kimchee

- Takuan

- Mustard Cabbage 

- Any kind of kimchee

- Ume

Other ideas

-  Leftover BBQ

- Whatever you like with rice