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How to Throw A Sushi Party at Home

From fresh sushi rice and hand rolls to avocado salad, it's easier than you think to bring the sushi bar to your dinner table.
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    Sushi Rice

    The first rule of making sushi at home: make great sushi rice. Dousing the cooked rice in a kombu-infused mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt helps give it that sticky texture and salty-sweet flavor. Plus, the rice can be made up to 6 hours ahead of time so you're party-ready when your guests arrive.

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  • Emma Boys
    2/11

    Veggie Sushi Rolls

    Veggie rolls are the perfect empty-the-fridge dish. This recipe calls for avocado, cucumber, and carrot, but you can add in whatever you've got, including bell peppers, green beans, asparagus, and even extra herbs or tender greens.

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  • Jonny Valiant
    3/11

    Spicy Seattle Tuna Rolls

    Intimidated by rolling sushi? These cone-shaped hand rolls, called temaki in Japanese, make it easy. Simply place some rice and filling—try out this mix of tuna and chopped chiles—in the corner of a square piece of nori, then roll into a cone, and dig in!

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    4/11

    Simple Ponzu Sauce

    Once you've got a few sushi rolls rolled, you'll need a sauce to dip them into. Upgrade your soy sauce with this homemade ponzu sauce, a traditional Japanese condiment that's perfect to serve with summer rolls, sushi, or dumplings.

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  • Gentl & Hyers
    5/11

    Peppery Edamame

    Don't forget about the other sushi restaurant classics, including can't-eat-just-one edamame. Although most sushi joints simply steam these soybeans, this recipe gives them extra flavor with a sprinkle of black pepper. You can also swap in other spices, including cumin, lemon zest, or fresh chopped herbs.

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    Avocado and Watercress Salad

    You can easily recreate the classic sushi menu salad at home with a ripe avocado and some pretty watercress. The secret to this bright and tangy dressing? Grated apple and sweet onion mix with soy sauce and rice vinegar to give it body, plus a nice tang.

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  • Roland Bello
    7/11

    Carrot-Beef Sushi with Caper-Basil Mustard

    This pretty, modern take shows that anything goes when it comes to sushi rolls. The recipe swaps the traditional nori wrapping for very thinly sliced carrots, the rice-and-fish filling for beef top loin, and a bright mustard sauce instead of soy sauce.

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    8/11

    Sashimi Salad with Soy and Orange

    Once you've found pristine fish, the hard work is done. Make sure to shop at a quality fish purveyor and ask for sushi-grade salmon or tuna. Instead of using the fish for sushi rolls, this light and bright salad features it sliced thin, sashimi-style, and tossed with cucumber, sesame seeds, and tender greens.

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  • Yunhee Kim
    9/11

    Ice-Tray Sushi Blocks

    This fun prep is a great way to introduce kids to sushi and it's an easy do-ahead afterschool snack. Plus, the individual servings also make for a great party appetizer.

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  • Catherine McCord
    10/11

    Sushi Sandwiches

    This cute lunchbox option takes the sushi concept to the sandwich by rolling it up and slicing it into pieces. Try it out with softer sandos, like tuna salad or turkey-and-cheese roll-ups.

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  • Sang An
    11/11

    Green Tea Ice Cream

    Made with matcha—finely ground green tea powder—this rich, deeply flavored ice cream is the perfect way to end the meal.

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