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Italian Sushi Recipe

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By Snejana Andreeva

on Feb 08, 2025, Updated Apr 01, 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.

  • Why You’ll Love Italian Sushi Recipe
  • How to Prepare
  • Nonna’s Tip 🇮🇹
  • Variations and Substitutions for Italian Sushi Recipe
  • Similar Recipes
  • Best Served With
  • Common Questions
  • Italian Sushi Recipe Recipe

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.

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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.

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Variations and Substitutions for Italian Sushi Recipe

  1. Instead of prosciutto, try using other deli meats 🍖 such as Prosciutto Cotto, Mortadella, or even ham for your Italian sushi recipe.
  2. If you can’t find Burrata, any creamy cheese will work, such as Mozzarella or Fior Di Latte.
  3. 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.

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Equipment

  • ▢ Parchment Paper
  • ▢ Nakiri Knife

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!

My Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Italian Sushi Recipe

Equipment

  • Parchment Paper
  • Nakiri Knife

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!

Video

Nutrition

Italian Sushi Recipe https://themodernnonna.com/italian-sushi-recipe/ February 8, 2025