Sushi Ingredients in Egypt: Where to Buy Nori, Sushi Vinegar and a Sushi Kit
Quick answer: to make sushi at home in Egypt you need nori sheets, Japanese short-grain sushi rice, sushi vinegar, a bamboo rolling mat and fillings such as sashimi-grade salmon, crab sticks or smoked salmon, plus soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi to serve. Maxim Food sells Zumra Sushi Nori (10 sheets), Zumra Sushi Vinegar (150 ml), a bamboo sushi rolling mat and a ready Sushi Basic Kit, and delivers across Cairo and Giza.
Sushi ingredients checklist
| Ingredient | What it does | Where to get it on maximfood.com |
|---|---|---|
| Nori sheets | Dried seaweed sheets used to wrap the rolls | Zumra Sushi Nori, 10 sheets |
| Sushi vinegar | Seasons the cooked rice; it gives sushi rice its taste | Zumra Sushi Vinegar, 150 ml |
| Bamboo rolling mat | Helps you roll and press evenly | Bamboo Sushi Rolling Mat |
| Raw fish for sushi | Must be sashimi grade if eaten raw | Caviale Fresh Scottish Salmon Sashimi, Caviale Tuna Saku Sashimi |
| Cooked or smoked fillings | For people who prefer no raw fish | Smoked salmon, crab sticks in seafood cocktail |
| Pickled ginger | Served between pieces to refresh the palate | Caviale Pickled Ginger Slices, 500 g |
| Soy sauce | For dipping | Dark Soy, 150 ml, Kikkoman Low Sodium Soy |
| Chopsticks | For serving | Caviale Bamboo Chopsticks, 30 pcs |
| Sushi rice and wasabi | Japanese short-grain rice that sticks after cooking; wasabi for serving | Buy from a supermarket |
All the Asian ingredients are in the Asian Cuisine section.
The easy option: Sushi Basic Kit
The Sushi Basic Kit includes 10 sushi nori sheets, Dark Soy Sauce (150 ml) and Caviale Pickled Ginger (500 g). Add sushi rice, vinegar, a mat and your fillings and you are ready to roll.
How to make sushi at home in 6 steps
- Wash the rice several times until the water runs almost clear.
- Cook the rice with the water ratio on the pack, then let it rest covered.
- Season the rice with sushi vinegar while it is warm, folding gently, and let it cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the fillings in long thin strips, and keep raw fish in the fridge until the last minute.
- Spread and roll: lay the nori shiny side down on the mat, spread a thin layer of rice with wet hands, leave 1–2 cm empty at the top, add fillings and roll forward while pressing gently.
- Slice each roll into 6 or 8 pieces with a sharp, wet knife.
Not sure which rolls to make? Read types of sushi. If you would rather order ready sushi, see Sushi & More and our guide to sushi prices in Egypt.
Delivery
We deliver across Cairo and Giza in three windows: 11 AM to 2 PM, 3 to 6 PM and 6 to 9 PM. Orders placed before 5 PM can arrive the same day if a window is still open in your area. Delivery is EGP 59, free on orders of EGP 2,500 or more. Full details are on the delivery page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy nori sheets in Egypt?
You can order Zumra Sushi Nori (10 sheets) online from maximfood.com with delivery across Cairo and Giza.
What is in the Sushi Basic Kit?
10 sushi nori sheets, Dark Soy Sauce (150 ml) and Caviale Pickled Ginger (500 g).
Can I use any salmon for sushi?
For raw sushi, use salmon prepared for sashimi, keep it in the fridge and eat it within the time stated on its product page. If you prefer no raw fish, use smoked salmon or crab sticks.
Which side of the nori faces out?
Put the shiny side down on the mat and spread the rice on the rough side, so the shiny side ends up outside the roll.