Sushi lovers know what’s good: raw tuna with spicy mayo, tasty eel with crunchy tempura, lightly torched salmon with smooth avocado… These people know what to order, and they know what dipping sauces pair perfectly. But we understand that newbie sushi eaters often have no clue what to order! If that’s you, have no fear! Check out these five rolls.
Tuna Roll
There’s something about the simplicity of a tuna roll that just feels right. With just sushi rice and seaweed paper, it’s a great choice for beginners. Dip it in soy sauce with a side of spicy mayo or a tiny dab of wasabi on top, and it’ll taste like smooth heaven in your mouth.
California Roll
If the thought of eating raw fish makes you queasy, this is the option for you. A California roll does not contain raw fish. Instead, it’s often made of imitation crab mix, avocado, and cucumber. Every restaurant has the ability to switch up their crab mix, so it may taste more flavorful at some places.
Alaska Roll
Did somebody say smoked salmon? If you haven’t tried it, you’re missing out! An Alaska Roll contains smoked salmon, avocado, cucumber, and sometimes asparagus – a healthy mix of ingredients you won’t be able to turn down.
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Another non-raw sushi variation, a shrimp tempura roll will leave your mouth watering. Flaky, fried crust surrounds moist, plump shrimp, avocado and eel sauce. Don’t let the eel sauce deter you! There’s no eel in eel sauce; it’s just a combo of sweet soy sauce reduction with sugar, sake, and mirin.
Spider Roll
Another crab option we think you’ll love is a spider roll, which is made with fried soft-shell crab, avocado, cucumber, and spicy mayo. And don’t knock spicy mayo until you try it. It’s not as spicy as you might think! We like to dip one side in soy sauce and the other in spicy mayo. And if you want, add a bit of eel sauce to the mix. The perfect bite!