Vegetarian Sushi

I decided to try my hand at making sushi since our Target sushi habit was starting to cost more than we were willing to spend but we were hooked on sushi itself. I'm so glad we tried because we succeeded and not only is it so much cheaper than buying it pre-made, it tastes so fresh and it's hand made with lots of love too! Don't be intimidated, contrary to what the fancy sushi restaurants want you to think, it is super easy and takes very little time.



Ingredients:



Vegetables of choice:



Cucumber, halved and sliced into thin strips

Avocado, halved, peeled and sliced into thin strips

Carrot, sliced into thin strips (I used matchstick carrots)

Sesame seeds



Sushi Rice:



2 cups warm cooked white rice mixed with 2 tablespoons sugar or rice syrup and 2-3 tablespoons rice vinegar



4 sheets Nori (dried seaweed)







First, spoon 1/4 cup rice onto Nori and spread evenly up to 1 inch away from the top. This makes it possible to seal the roll and prevent the rice and filling from falling out. Sprinkle sesame seeds over rice, if desired.



Starting about an inch from the bottom, place a strip of cucumber, avocado slices, and carrots evenly.











Roll tightly like a burrito, being careful not to tear the Nori. If your rice is warm, it should help the Nori soften and become easier to roll.





Using a sharp serrated knife, cut each roll into 6-8 rolls, depending on your size preference.





Serve with wasabi paste, pickled ginger and soy sauce and enjoy!





Read more about the health benefits of Nori here.