You've got a date. You're nervous, but not too nervous. You're going to make a great first impression on your special someone by cooking them dinner at home. What do you make? How about some tasty sushi rolls? These are great to share with your date, and they can be made ahead of time and served cold or at room temperature. Here's our guide to making the perfect sushi rolls for your next first date:
Avocado Roll
For starters, avocado is a good source of vitamin E and dietary fiber. It also contains potassium and vitamin B6, as well as copper, manganese and vitamin K. It's also super delish!
Tempura Shrimp Roll
This roll is a popular choice for first dates. It's light and easy to eat, so you won't have to worry about your date getting messy with fish bones. The tempura shrimp roll is made with shrimp tempura, cucumber, crab meat and avocado. If you don't like avocado or crab meat then feel free to leave those ingredients out entirely; all that really matters is the shrimp tempura (which means fried shrimp).
Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna rolls are also a good choice for a first date because they're so easy to make. If you're not an experienced sushi-maker, this recipe is perfect for you.
※ Ingredients:
1/3 lb. fresh yellowfin or albacore tuna, cut into thin strips, approximately 1/8" wide and 3" long (or use canned tuna), 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
Rainbow Roll
The rainbow roll is a California Roll with a twist. It’s colorful, and great for people who don’t like fish. The rolls are packed with tuna, salmon and avocado, which go well together. It's also very easy to make since we are using pre-made ingredients from the store rather than making them ourselves. Just add some rice and seaweed strips, roll it up tight like a burrito and you have yourself an appetizer!
For this recipe you will need:
Nori sheets (dried seaweed), Sushi Rice (found in most Asian grocery stores), Avocado slices, Cucumber slices, Sweet Potato Roll
Sweet potato rolls are a rare sushi roll you may not see in your average sushi restaurant. With the addition of sweet potatoes, this roll gets its name because it looks like a stuffed sweet potato. The ingredients for this roll include sushi rice, nori seaweed sheets, sweet potatoes and avocado slices. The sweet potatoes can be either baked or boiled first before being cut into thin strips and then rolled up with the other ingredients into a burrito-like shape. To make these rolls even easier to make at home, buy roasted and peeled sweet potatoes from the grocery store instead of having to bake them yourself as you would otherwise have to do with fresh uncooked ones! If you're looking for something new and interesting that will impress your date without being too complicated or time-consuming—and still tastes amazing—this is definitely the way to go!
Eel and Cucumber Roll
Eel is a type of fish. It's often served in sushi, sashimi, nigiri and maki. Eel is often served as sushi on its own or with other ingredients wrapped around it. The most common type of eel is unagi (freshwater eel), but there are many different types including kabayaki (grilled broiled), akamushi (broiled), shirashi (raw) and shimofuri (flash-fried).
Philadelphia Roll
The Philadelphia roll is a classic for good reason. The combination of smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado make this roll a crowd favorite. It’s also easy to make, requiring only four ingredients (unless you want to add some extra flare by adding cucumber or crab meat). Despite being so simple, the Philadelphia roll will definitely impress your date with its creamy texture and distinct flavor profile—while they may be familiar with this appetizer already, they’ve probably never had it prepared quite like this! If you don’t have access to smoked eel (another common ingredient), feel free to substitute any type of fish or seafood instead; just remember that if you choose something that has less fat than eel then leave out the avocado as well since it can sometimes overpower lighter flavors when paired together.
Salmon Avocado Roll
If you’ve got a date coming up and are looking for a super simple, delicious sushi roll to make for them, look no further than the salmon avocado roll. This one is super easy to make and it has everything that sushi should have: fish, rice, and vegetables. You can even use different types of fish if you have a favorite type that your date does not like! This recipe calls for 1/2 cup cooked rice mixed with 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar (follow the directions on the package), 4 ounces smoked salmon (you can get this at any grocery store), 1 Hass avocado, 1 cucumber sliced into thin strips (make sure they're long enough to fit in your sushi mat!), nori sheets or seaweed wrappers cut into half-inch squares by using a pair of scissors (make sure they're big enough so they'll cover all four sides)
California Roll
California roll is a sushi roll with crab, avocado and cucumber. It is a popular choice for first dates because it is easy to make and anyone can enjoy it. The California roll also might be the most popular sushi in America, so if you have never tried one before, this would be an excellent place to start!
Crunchy Roll
You can’t go wrong with a Crunchy Roll. The combination of crabmeat, cucumber, avocado and cucumber wrapped in soy paper is a classic for a reason. It’s simple to make and delicious when done well. This is an excellent choice for a first date because it’s easy to eat (no chopsticks required), but it also has enough flavor to keep you interested. If you're looking for something different, try swapping out the crabmeat for shrimp or salmon instead! If spicy tuna isn't your thing, then try this roll with plain tuna sushi instead! these rolls are great for sharing
These rolls are great for sharing. They're also easy to make, which means you don't have to spend a ton of time preparing them before your date arrives. This will allow you to focus on getting ready and having fun with your date instead of stressing about the food being prepared or waiting for it in the oven. These rolls are also healthy, making them a great option if you'd like to enjoy sushi but still stick with your diet plan. You don't have to feel guilty about eating these either—they'll fill you up without weighing you down! And they're delicious enough that they won't leave anyone feeling unsatisfied when their stomachs are full.
Plus, these ingredients can be found at most grocery stores—and even some convenience stores (if necessary). So if this recipe makes its way onto your menu for tonight's dinner plans, there's no need for any extra trips or last-minute trips out of the house—just pick up what's needed from wherever works best for where each person lives!
What’s the best thing to do on a first date? Sushi! The key is to make sure that you’re prepared with a list of sushi rolls that are easy-to-eat and won’t make your date feel uncomfortable during the meal. You want them to enjoy themselves, after all. So go ahead and try out these eight different types of rolls that we recommend for first dates because they look great and taste even better!