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Make Maki Sushi Recipe

Make Maki Sushi Recipe: A Fun & Healthy Home Adventure!

Make Maki Sushi Recipe showcases short-grain brown rice and fresh veggies for a fun and healthy meal experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rolls
  • 2 cups Short Grain Brown Rice Substitute with sticky brown rice if needed.
  • 4 sheets Nori Sheets Use seasoned nori for enhanced flavor.
  • 8 oz Shiitake Mushrooms Substitute with any preferred mushroom variety.
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage Green cabbage can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Swap with preferred crunchy vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.
  • 1 medium Avocado Can be replaced with hummus for a twist.
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup Chopped Roasted Carrots Raw carrots can save prep time.
  • 1 tsp Minced Ginger Fresh ginger recommended for best taste.
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be an alternative.
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Regular salt can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Water Adjusts the consistency of the dipping sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can be supplanted with a neutral oil.
  • 2 tbsp Tamari Can be swapped with regular soy sauce.
For Garnish and Condiment
  • 1 tbsp Pickled Ginger Classic condiment to refresh the palate.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds For garnish, providing a nutty taste.

Equipment

  • Bamboo sushi mat
  • blender
  • Baking Sheet
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients.
  2. Toss the shiitake mushrooms with olive oil and tamari, spread on a baking sheet, and roast for 25-30 minutes.
  3. Blend roasted carrots, water, olive oil, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and sea salt to make the dipping sauce. Chill.
  4. Rinse the brown rice under cold water. Combine with water and olive oil in a saucepan, boil, then simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. Lay a nori sheet on a sushi mat. Spread an even layer of sushi rice, layer with shiitake, cabbage, cucumber, and avocado, then roll tightly.
  6. Slice the roll into 6-8 pieces, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve with dipping sauce and pickled ginger.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Rinse short-grain brown rice well to avoid gummy texture. Use a sharp, damp knife for clean cuts. Chill the dipping sauce to enhance flavors.

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