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Learn how to make a delicious Oshinko Maki Roll, a flavorful sushi roll filled with pickled vegetables. With these straightforward steps, you’ll create this refreshing Japanese sushi in no time!

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I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

These step-by-step instructions will help you easily make oshinko maki at home!
Enjoy the refreshing taste and authentic Japanese flavor.
This sushi option is perfect for vegetarians and vegans.

Oshinko Maki (Sushi Roll)

Oshinko Maki is a sushi roll filled with pickled vegetables, typically using takuan (pickled daikon).

Type Of Sushi Roll

The sushi roll, known in Japanese as Maki sushi or Nori maki, is made by wrapping a nori sheet (seaweed) around a layer of vinegared rice and some fillings in the center.

Hosomaki, meaning “thin roll,” is a basic type of sushi where rice and a single filling are wrapped in seaweed.
Futomaki, or “thick roll,” features a larger, wider sushi roll containing a variety of colorful and flavorful fillings.
Uramaki, known as the “inside-out roll,” is a roll in which the rice is on the outside, wrapped around the seaweed and filling. It is a subtype of futomaki.

*Learn more about the type of sushi here.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Oshinko Roll Recipe:

Cooked Rice: We use short-grain rice, which is sticky, fluffy, and perfect for making sushi rolls. If you haven’t cooked it, please see this recipe: “How to cook Japanese short-grain rice on the stove.”
Takuan: Takuan is a type of pickle made from daikon radish, salt, rice bran, and various other seasonings. Many people enjoy its distinct crunchy texture and tangy flavor. Takuan is commonly sliced and served as a delightful side dish. Its vibrant flavor and satisfying crunch make it a great accompaniment to a variety of Japanese meals.
Nori Sheets are dried seaweed that is crisp and comes in sheet form. Get this full-size sheet of nori (8.3″ x 7.5″ or 21 x 19 cm) at a grocery store, and we will divide it into half to make this sushi roll recipe.
Rice Vinegar, Sugar, and Salt: We blend them well and mix them into the rice to make vinegared rice. Other types of vinegar might be too strong for the rice, so I highly recommend using rice vinegar. You can also use store-bought seasoned rice vinegar.

How To Make Oshinko Maki Roll: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1

Cut takuan into thin strips.

Step 2

Blend rice vinegar, salt and sugar.

Step 3

Add the sushi vinegar to the cooked rice and blend well.

Step 4

Place a nori sheet on a sushi mat and spread the sushi rice.

Step 5

Place the takuan slices in the center of the rice.

Step 6

Roll from the front and apply gentle pressure to shape the roll.

Cut the oshinko maki roll into small bites and serve them alongside soy sauce for dipping. For added flavor, you can also offer wasabi (Japanese horseradish) and pickled ginger on the side. Enjoy!

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