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#955 Eho-Maki Recipe Video

In Japan, on the third of February people throw beans or peanuts to scare away the evil spirits. But that’s not all. If you want even more good luck you can eat some maki-zushi facing a certain direction. This is called eho-maki.

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy

Health IndexAverageServings1

CuisineJapaneseCourseSnack

TasteSavourMethodMixed

DishRiceVegetarianVegetarian

Main IngredientRice

Ingredients

	Steamed rice	1 Cup (16 tbs)
	Natto	1 Cup (16 tbs)
	Soya sauce	1 Dash
	Shichimi	2 Teaspoon
	Seaweed sheet	1

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 773 Calories from Fat 224

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27 g41.2%

Saturated Fat 3.9 g19.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 34.4 mg1.4%

Total Carbohydrates 91 g30.3%

Dietary Fiber 17.2 g68.7%

Sugars 11.7 g

Protein 48 g95.4%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 57%

Calcium 52.6% Iron 129.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING:
1)Steam the rice and set aside.
2)In a bowl combine natto along with soy sauce and shichimi and mix well.
3)Place a sushi rolling mat on the bottom or a cloth. On top place the plastic wrap and the seaweed sheet placed shiny side down.
4)Place a cup of cooked rice on the sea weed and layer it with the mixed natto and roll into a tight sushi roll.

SERVING:
5)Cut into slices or eat as a whole and enjoy!

Editors Review

Eho-Maki is a traditional Japanese dish that is customarily eaten on the day before spring. These hand rolled sushi aren't just easy to make, but is also believed to bring good luck. Taste or luck, this dish is worth a shot.