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Classic Tekka Maki
The simplest tuna roll, and still one of the best. The fillings are simple so the technique can shine.
- Prep
- 35 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 55 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Medium

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Line up every filling before you start and this roll comes together in minutes. Look for tuna with a clear, glassy red color and no rainbow sheen; a single even block is far easier to slice than trimmed pieces. A small dish of pickled ginger between bites keeps the palate fresh.
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