Italian Sushi Recipe
on Feb 08, 2025, Updated Feb 25, 2025
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Okay, picture this: You’re tired of the same old boring snacks, right? Like, celery sticks are starting to look like the enemy 😵💫. Then BAM! You stumble upon the Italian Sushi Recipe. It’s basically like sushi’s cool cousin who went backpacking through Italia and came back with a killer tan 🤌🏻 and even better stories.
We’re talking creamy burrata that’s so good it’ll make you wanna slap 👋 your Nonna (with love, of course!). Then you’ve got peppery arugula because, you know, gotta keep it classy. And those sun-dried tomatoes? Sweet little bursts of sunshine ☀️ in your mouth. But the real kicker? It’s all wrapped up in salty prosciutto. Think of it as the edible equivalent of a warm hug from your favorite Italian chef. And this my friends, is a perfect introduction to the Viral Italian Sushi Recipe.
Why You’ll Love Italian Sushi Recipe
Seriously, this dish is life-changing. My Italian Sushi Recipe is so fancy, you’ll feel like you should be eating it on a yacht. But it’s also so easy to make, you could probably whip it up while blindfolded (though I wouldn’t recommend it). Just be warned: once you try the Italian sushi recipe, you’ll never look at a California roll the same way again. You might even start wearing a tiny Italian flag 🇮🇹 as a fashion statement LOL. It’s that good.
How to Prepare
📃 Lay a piece of parchment paper down. Place a piece of prosciutto on top and arrange each piece making sure it slightly overlaps one another. This is a critical step for your Italian sushi recipe.
🥬 Next, add a handful of baby arugula (or micro greens), followed by the sun-dried tomatoes and Burrata cheese.
🧀 I like to rip the Burrata open with my hands and let the cream drip out making sure I spread it evenly so that each piece has creamy cheese in it once cut.
🇮🇹 Lastly, add a drizzle of balsamic glaze and tightly roll it. Once rolled, I like to roll it into the parchment paper once more just to secure it tightly.
🥢 Cut into bite size pieces and enjoy your homemade Italian sushi recipe!
Nonna’s Tip 🇮🇹
Make sure to overlap each piece of prosciutto and roll as tightly as possible to perfect your Italian sushi recipe.
Variations and Substitutions for Italian Sushi Recipe
- Instead of prosciutto, try using other deli meats 🍖 such as Prosciutto Cotto, Mortadella, or even ham for your Italian sushi recipe.
- If you can’t find Burrata, any creamy cheese will work, such as Mozzarella or Fior Di Latte.
- Microgreens are lovely however, feel free to substitute with baby spinach 🌿 or any other leafy green. You can also use a few leaves of fresh basil.
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Best Served With
- My Bruschetta Recipe which consists of toasted bread 🥖 topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic. The acidity and freshness of bruschetta provide a contrast to the richness of the Italian sushi.
- A nice Caprese Salad: Sliced tomatoes 🍅, mozzarella, and basil drizzled with olive oil. The light and refreshing flavors of caprese salad complement the Italian sushi recipe.
- My Stuffed Olives 🫒 or Antipasto: A selection of Italian olives, cured meats, and cheeses. These savory items offer a contrast to the flavors of the Italian sushi recipe and can be enjoyed between bites.
Common Questions
Yes, instead of Prosciutto, try using other deli meats 🍖 such as Prosciutto Cotto, Mortadella, or even ham.
This recipe is best served fresh. I don’t recommend making it the night before.
If you can’t find Burrata, any creamy cheese will work, such as Mozzarella or Fior Di Latte.
This recipe is perfect as a snack or an appetizer. Serve these with chopsticks, as a nod to this being a fusion recipe, or enjoy the “sushi” as finger food.
Certainly, feel free to use fresh, diced tomatoes or fresh diced figs.
Italian Sushi Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 7 slices Prosciutto
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 5 sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 small ball Burrata
- drizzle balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Lay a piece of parchment paper down. Place a piece of prosciutto on top and arrange each piece making sure it slightly overlaps one another.
- Next, add a handful of baby arugula (or micro greens), followed by the sun-dried tomatoes and Burrata cheese.
- I like to rip the Burrata open with my hands and let the cream drip out making sure I spread it evenly so that each piece has creamy cheese in it once cut.
- Lastly, add a drizzle of Balsamic glaze and tightly roll it. Once rolled, I like to roll it into the parchment paper once more just to secure it tightly.
- Cut into bite size pieces and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
delicious and great for parties!
This is genius!! My Italian in-laws loveddddd this!
Insanely delicious! Normally I would use the same ingredients and make a salad, but this rolled up snack is so much more enjoyable
The BEST flavor and texture combo! You won’t be disappointed!
So fresh and delicious! 😋