A Japanese sushi roll made by wrapping rice and fillings in seaweed and slicing it into rounds.
From Japanese maki (巻き), meaning 'roll' or 'wrapped thing,' derived from the verb maku meaning 'to roll.' The term entered English in the late 20th century as sushi became popular worldwide.
The simplest maki is kappamaki (cucumber roll), created as a cheap, quick snack, but creative sushi chefs now make thousands of varieties. The skill of perfectly rolling maki without tearing the seaweed takes years of practice!
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