Vegetable Sushi Rolls
Japanese-style sushi rolls filled with seasoned short-grain rice, cucumber, carrot, and avocado.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place the rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cool running water until the draining water is nearly clear. Drain well.
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Step 2
Transfer the rinsed rice to the saucepan, add 1 ½ cup (360 ml) water, and cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Step 3
Reduce to low heat and cook, covered, until the water is absorbed.
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Step 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and leave the rice covered to steam.
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Step 5
Stir the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small mixing bowl until the sugar and salt dissolve.
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Step 6
Transfer the hot rice to a large mixing bowl. Fold in the vinegar mixture with a rice paddle, then spread the rice loosely and let it cool to room temperature.
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Step 7
Prepare the cucumber, carrot, and avocados as directed, keeping the fillings in separate piles.
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Step 8
Pour the remaining ½ cup (100 ml) water into a small bowl. Working one sheet at a time, place the nori shiny-side down on the sushi mat, spread cooled rice thinly over it with damp hands, and arrange cucumber, carrot, and avocado across the lower third. Roll firmly, then repeat with the remaining sheets, rice, and fillings.
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Step 9
Use a damp sharp knife to cut each roll into 6 to 8 pieces. Serve with the soy sauce.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve promptly, or refrigerate the rolls within 2 hours in a covered container. Consume refrigerated rolls within 1 day for best safety and texture.
Risk factors
- Cooked rice can support bacterial growth if held too long at room temperature.
- Cut avocado and vegetables are perishable.
- Knife and steam hazards are present during preparation.