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As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Learn how to make Futomaki or Maki Sushi, a traditional thick and fat sushi roll filled with colorful ingredients. You can make this sushi roll ahead of time and bring it to festivals, potlucks, or picnics. You can make this sushi roll ahead of time and bring to festivals, potlucks or picnics.

When I ask people what’s their favorite sushi, the answers I often get are some types of sushi rolls, like Dragon Roll, California Roll, or Spicy Tuna Roll. The diameter is about 2 to 2. It incorporates a mix of fresh and dried ingredients common in the Japanese pantry. It can be prepared ahead of time. With its attractive look, Futomaki is a popular sushi roll to make for festivity events, holidays, potluck, or bento. Each family chooses different fillings for futomaki.

Some people use 5 ingredients and some include more than 10. It really depends on the family. And that is what makes Futomaki such fun sushi to share! I understand some of these ingredients are hard to find in your local Asian grocery stores.

You will have better luck finding the products in Japanese grocery stores. But remember, you can make futomaki with anything that you really like! Just keep in mind that the flavors should balance each other, and not have any single ingredient overpowering the rest. Ehomaki served on a white plate. February 3 The Japanese call this sushi roll futomaki all year round, except for one day out of the whole year. This lucky direction changes every year depending on the zodiac symbol. For 2021, the lucky direction is South-southeast.