Have you ever made your own sushi?

@Shasha_ (1333)
Porto, Portugal
May 25, 2026 8:00am CST
I decided to give it a try for dinner last night. I was so nervous at first, especially when preparing the rice! I rinsed it several times and cooked it on low heat until it was perfect for shaping. We had a lot of ripe avocados on hand, so I used those for the filling.The sushi actually turned out delicious, and my husband even asked when we can have it again. I was so happy I pulled it off, even if it didn't quite look like the picture-perfect sushi you get at a restaurant. I’m pretty sure a real sushi chef would faint looking at mine, but we loved it!
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Anna
@LadyDuck (505386)
• Italy
25 May
Yes, I have made sushi several times. I bought a book years ago to prepare sushi rice, I always keep sushi vinegar to prepare the rice.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (505386)
• Italy
26 May
@Shasha_ - We love sushi, I avoid raw fish, like you I use avocado, cooked shrimps, smoked salmon.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
26 May
@LadyDuck Creamy avocado combined with savory smoked salmon and sweet cooked shrimp is the perfect texture trio. Who needs raw fish when you're feasting like that?
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
26 May
That’s fantastic! It sounds like you’ve really mastered the secret to perfect sushi. Keeping that sushi vinegar handy and having a reliable technique for the rice is exactly how the best chefs do it.
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rakski
@rakski (158599)
• Philippines
25 May
Wow, congratulations!! I would like to try making those
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
26 May
Thank you so much! It was surprisingly fun, though definitely a bit of a sticky adventure! If you want to try it out, I highly recommend starting with simple rolls like avocado and cucumber to get the hang of rolling. You've got this!
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rakski
@rakski (158599)
• Philippines
26 May
@Shasha_ Avocado is so expensive here!!
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
26 May
@rakski That’s actually a blessing in disguise! Traditional Japanese sushi rarely uses avocado anyway. Anyway, try with cucumber instead.
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18558)
• Torrington, Connecticut
28 May
No but I would be willing to try to lol
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
28 May
That’s the spirit! You should definitely give it a try sometime. It's a lot easier (and tastier) than you might think!
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79773)
• Germany
28 May
Yes, I have often times. It’s good when we can make our own sushi.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79773)
• Germany
30 May
@Shasha_ That’s right. Besides that, it is cheaper making our own sushi.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
31 May
@thelme55 Absolutely! You save so much money, plus you get to pile on as many of your favorite ingredients as you want. What is your absolute favorite roll to make at home?
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
29 May
It really is! There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of rolling your own exactly how you like it. It’s the ultimate flex—you get to be the chef, control the fillings, and save on takeout!
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jaishankar
@Shivram59 (51097)
• India
26 May
No. I don't know how to cook it. I can cook a few simple dishes only -rice, lentils and some green vegetables.
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jaishankar
@Shivram59 (51097)
• India
27 May
@Shasha_ I have learned cooking recently. Two months ago I didn't know how to cook. My mother and my wife taught me the skill.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
27 May
@Shivram59 That is wonderful progress for just two months! It is truly special that you shared that bonding experience with your mother and your wife. You now have a gift that will serve you and your family for a lifetime.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
27 May
Mastering rice, lentils, and fresh greens is the ultimate foundation for healthy cooking! And, making sushi at home is highly overrated and incredibly messy anyway.
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Valentina
@valherma00 (4672)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
26 May
yours looks better than from the restaurant. i congratulate you on your effort. i don't like sushi
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
27 May
Thank you so much! That’s incredibly kind of you to say, especially since I know sushi isn't your favorite thing.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
29 May
@valherma00 That is completely understandable! Making sushi at home is a fun adventure, but raw fish definitely isn't for everyone.
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Valentina
@valherma00 (4672)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
28 May
@Shasha_ you're welcome.i mean,i tried it but i like my fish and seafood cooked or grilled
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sarika bhatia
@sarik1 (7869)
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27 May
Never.have a great sounds food.
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Shasha
@Shasha_ (1333)
• Porto, Portugal
27 May
Sushi is a fantastic and fun culinary experience. Give yourself a try next time.