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Cooking Day / Sushi Rolling

Sushi Rolling

Children roll their own sushi with rice and simple fillings using bamboo mats.

How to run it

  1. Cook and season sushi rice ahead.
  2. Lay nori on mats and spread rice.
  3. Add fillings such as cucumber and tuna.
  4. Roll firmly and educators slice.

You will need

  • nori sheets
  • sushi rice
  • cucumber
  • tuna
  • bamboo mats
Make it easier or harderYounger children make hand rolls; older children try inside-out rolls.
SafetyCheck allergies, especially fish and sesame, and educators slice with sharp knives.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 3Learning techniques from other cuisines builds skills and cultural awareness.

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Cooking DayJapan DayJunior Chef ChallengeAround the World Day

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