Description
Italian Sushi is a creative fusion dish made by rolling Italian ingredients like prosciutto, mozzarella, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes into sushi-style rolls for a fresh and flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas or thin flatbreads
- 200 g fresh mozzarella, sliced into strips
- 120 g thinly sliced prosciutto (or halal beef alternative)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp pesto sauce
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Lay tortillas flat on a clean surface.
- Spread a thin layer of pesto evenly over each tortilla.
- Arrange prosciutto slices evenly across the surface.
- Place mozzarella strips, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil leaves in a line across the center.
- Sprinkle lightly with black pepper.
- Roll tortillas tightly into logs.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Slice into 1-inch rounds and serve.
Notes
- Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Use fresh mozzarella for best texture.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired