Smoked Sushi

Fresh, elegant, and lightly infused with smoke, these smoked sushi bites are a unique way to elevate date nights, dinner parties, or a simple sushi platter at home.

Ingredients

• Sushi rice
• Nori sheets
• Fillings of choice (salmon, avocado, cucumber, crab, etc.)
• Soy sauce
• Pickled ginger
• Wasabi
• Wood chips (apple, cherry, or oak recommended)

Basic Sushi Rice Seasoning

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt

Method

1. Prepare your sushi rice and season it with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
2. Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat.
3. Add rice and your chosen fillings, then roll tightly.
4. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
5. Arrange the sushi bites on a plate or serving board.
6. Place them into your smoker and add a small amount of wood chips.
7. Infuse with smoke for 30–60 seconds.
8. Serve immediately with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.

Serving Tips

These smoked sushi bites are perfect for:

• date nights
• dinner parties
• sushi platters
• entertaining at home
• elegant appetizers

Pro Tip

Add thinly sliced lemon or fresh herbs to the board for extra aroma and a more refined presentation.