If you love California maki (แค ลิ ฟ อ เนีย มา กิ, which is the term in Thai), you could have it just like that but if you wish to transform it into a fancy meal and make it an unforgettable experience, checking out these side dishes are a must. When you think of sushi rolls, they are simple and light and are made of vinegared rice, seaweed along with raw vegetables and meat and is so good. But sometimes you crave some delicious side dishes which will bring a burst of flavors and considering there are people who have different palate profiles, here are some side dishes to know about. 

Miso Soup

Japanese meals are generally light and soups are a must with every meal. Yes, even when you are having sushi. The two types of soups that the Japanese love would be the clear soup also known as surimono and the other would be the miso soup. The main ingredient in it would be the miso paste. And it also comes with dashi stock. The solid ingredients that are present would be tofu and Negi or it comes with spring onions.  

Tempura

Japanese dishes are so easy on your stomach and not to forget are easy to make as well. There are so many options in terms of tempura like shrimp ones or vegetable ones. Many think that sushi rolls and tempura are classic combinations and one must try it out to taste the heavenly flavor profiles.

Gyoza 

Many mistake it with other Asian forms of dumpling but it is not the same thing. Gyoza is half-moon shaped dumplings that come with pork filling. While with sushi rolls, you could have it with vegetable Gyoza as it complements seafood topping well. You could either deep fry them or steam them as and per your requirement.

Kani Salad 

Using crab meat is so easy to make and goes well with California maki. Combining Kani, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, Japanese mayo and you have Kani salad while for a sweeter version one could add mango slices.  

Pickled Ginger or Gari 

Now, this might not be a total side dish but it is always given with sushi rolls as they are great palate cleansers. Usually, pickled gingers are made of baby gingers which come with a mild taste and are often softer than the more mature older counterparts. The tip is pink, hence the color. 

Many serve items like matcha ice cream, Dango, green tea, and a lot more and it depends on what you prefer with your sushi rolls. The ultimate aim is to enhance your food experience as a whole.