How to Make Delicious Vegetable Sushi

Sushi is one of the most popular dishes in East Asian countries, especially Japan. This rice-based dish comes in many varieties and can include vegetables, eggs, fish, or seafood, depending on taste preferences. Below, you’ll find a step-by-step guide to preparing vegetable sushi at home.

Ingredients for Vegetable Sushi:

• Water: 1½ cups

• Rice: 1½ cups

• White vinegar: ⅓ cup

• Radish: 6 pieces

• Scallions: 1 bunch

• Yellow bell pepper: 1 piece

• Carrot: 1 piece

• Cucumber: 1 piece

• Seaweed sheets (Nori): 4 sheets

• Avocado: ½ piece

• Salt: 1 teaspoon

• Sugar: 1 teaspoon

• Soy sauce: As desired (for serving)

Instructions for Vegetable Sushi:

1. Prepare the Rice:

   • Place the cooked rice in a large bowl and mash it lightly with a fork.

   • Mix the salt, sugar, and vinegar in a separate small bowl until fully dissolved.

   • Add this vinegar mixture to the rice and stir thoroughly so it’s evenly absorbed.

   • Cover the bowl and let the rice sit while you prepare the vegetables.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:

   • Wash and peel all the vegetables.

   • Slice them into thin, matchstick-sized strips.

   • To prevent the avocado from browning, sprinkle it with a little lemon juice.

3. Set Up the Rolling Mat:

   • Place a sushi rolling mat on your work surface and cover it with a sheet of parchment paper.

   • Divide the rice into 4 equal portions.

4. Assemble the Sushi:

   • Spread one portion of rice evenly over the parchment paper, leaving a 2 cm border.

   • Place a sheet of seaweed (Nori) shiny side down on top of the rice.

   • Arrange one portion of the sliced vegetables lengthwise across the Nori sheet, avoiding the edges to prevent them from falling out during rolling.

5. Roll the Sushi:

   • Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking.

   • Start rolling the sushi carefully from your side using the bamboo mat.

   • If the rice sticks to the parchment paper, gently peel it away while rolling.

   • Repeat the process with the remaining rice, Nori, and vegetables.

6. Serve the Sushi:

   • Before serving, cover the sushi rolls with a damp towel to keep them fresh.

   • Using a sharp, damp knife, cut each roll into 4 pieces.

   • Serve with soy sauce on the side.

Enjoy your homemade vegetable sushi—fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a healthy meal!