Recipe courtesy Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace

Uncle Giuseppe’s Italian Sushi is the recipe that went viral on Instagram — fresh mozzarella pressed into a sheet, layered with Dalmatia fig jam, arugula, and prosciutto, rolled tight, wrapped in more prosciutto, chilled, and sliced into perfect rounds. It looks like sushi. It’s 100% Italian. We carry it in our stores, and now you can make it at home.

🍣 You Saw Italian Sushi on our Instagram. Here’s the Recipe: Fresh mozzarella set overnight into a sheet, filled with fig jam, arugula, and prosciutto, rolled and wrapped, then sliced into rounds that look like sushi and taste like Italy. This is the behind-the-scenes on how we make it — and everything you need to do it yourself at home.

Quick Answer: Uncle Giuseppe’s Italian Sushi spreads hot fresh mozzarella onto a sheet pan, refrigerates it for 24 hours to set, then layers Dalmatia fig jam, arugula, and prosciutto before rolling tightly, wrapping in a second layer of prosciutto, chilling for 15 minutes, and slicing into rounds served cut-side up. Italian Sushi: Four ingredients, one technique, and the result that stopped everyone’s scroll.

INGREDIENTS

Italian Sushi
3 lbs. fresh mozzarella
1.41 lbs. prosciutto, sliced thin
0.30 lbs. arugula
0.18 lbs. Dalmatia fig jam

INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE ITALIAN SUSHI

Make the Mozzarella Sheet

Step 1: While the mozzarella is still hot, spread it evenly onto an 18″ x 24″ sheet pan.

Step 2: Refrigerate uncovered for 24 hours to allow the mozzarella to cool and set completely into a firm, sliceable sheet.

Step 3: Once set, cut the mozzarella sheet into 6 equal pieces.

Build the Roll

Step 4: On one mozzarella square, spread a line of fig jam across the surface.

Step 5: Place arugula on top of the fig jam.

Step 6: Lay 2 slices of prosciutto on top of the arugula.

Step 7: Roll the mozzarella tightly over the ingredients, keeping everything tucked into the center. Continue rolling until you have a firm, tight roll.

Wrap in Prosciutto

Step 8: Lay out 6 slices of prosciutto on a flat surface.

Step 9: Place the mozzarella roll toward one side and wrap completely with the prosciutto.

Step 10: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.

Slice & Serve

Step 11: Remove the plastic wrap.

Step 12: Cut the roll in half. Cut each half in half again. Cut each piece in half one final time — you’ll have 8 equal pieces.

Step 13: Arrange cut-side up on a platter and serve immediately.

Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace‘— Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey- is a premier destination for Italian specialty foods, farm-fresh produce, artisan cheeses, premium meats, and gourmet ingredients since 1998.