Philadelphia Roll – Sushi

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 2

How to Make Philadelphia Roll Sushi - A Creamy and Delicious Japanese Delicacy

by The Chefin Sushi

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	8 ounces cream cheese , cut in lengths of 1/4-inch square
	3 ounces smoked salmon
	2 English cucumbers , cut in lengths of 1/4-inch square
	2 pieces toasted nori ( sushi grade seaweed )
	1 cup sushi rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

2-3

Calories

450

Sugar

Fat

20g

Philadelphia Roll Sushi is a type of sushi developed in the United States by combining traditional Japanese flavors with American ingredients in the 1980s. As a result, it became a popular local dish in America. This dish is known for its unique combination of cream cheese, smoked salmon, and cucumber. The creamy flavor of the cream cheese combines well with the salty, smoky flavor of the salmon, and the cucumber adds a refreshing crunch to the dish. It is a delicious Japanese delicacy that can be enjoyed as a snack or main course.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly and put it in a pot with 1 cup of water.
2.	Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3.	Remove from heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
4.	Mix the rice vinegar and sugar together in a small bowl, stirring until fully dissolved. Slowly pour this mixture into the sushi rice and mix well.
5.	Lay a sheet of nori flat on your mat.
6.	Wet your fingers and grab a small handful of sushi rice, spreading it evenly over the nori sheet. Make sure the rice covers the whole seaweed sheet.
7.	Flip the seaweed sheet over so that the rice is facing down on the mat.
8.	In the center of the sheet, place the cream cheese, smoked salmon, and cucumber horizontally.
9.	Pick up the edge of the mat closest to you and roll the nori and filling away from you, gripping the filling with your fingers and applying a little pressure while rolling to ensure a tight roll.
10.	Once rolled, lift the mat again and roll the rest of the nori sheet up in the mat, applying a little pressure to make sure the roll stays in shape.
11.	Once fully rolled, take the sushi roll out of the mat and cut it into bite-sized pieces with a sharp knife.

PROS

Philadelphia Roll Sushi is a delicious and creamy dish that is easy to make at home with a few ingredients.
It is a great dish for sushi lovers due to its creamy texture.

CONS

Sushi is high in sodium due to the soy sauce, and cream cheese and smoked salmon contain high amounts of fat and calories in general.
Thus, it should be enjoyed in moderation and be paired with other nutritious foods such as steamed vegetables.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cream cheese contains beneficial probiotics for gut health, and salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for heart health. Moreover, cucumber is rich in vitamin C and assists with hydration.