Prepare your fillings before making your sushi rolls eg, cut fillings into 20 cm strips approximately 1 cm wide. This will allow you to make your sushi rolls quickly.
Always remove seeds from cucumber and capsicum.
Sesame dressing or sweet chilli sauce is a delicious alternative to using mayonnaise in your sushi rolls.
Blanch asparagus, string/round beans and spinach. Do not overcook.
Buying marinated chicken from your local butcher is always an easy alternative to preparing your own chicken at home, especially when you need only a small quantity of chicken.
Using Japanese or whole egg mayonnaise in your sushi rolls enhances the other fillings of your sushi. It can be found in most asian supermarkets.
Vary your sushi rolls by using different types of dipping sauces, eg chilli soy sauce or miso sesame sauce.
Short grain brown rice can also be used to make sushi.
Keep a bowl of warm water on the side. Water prevents rice from sticking to your fingers and lid of the Sushi Express.