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Ingredients
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Avo-Kyu Roll
Vegi-Ten Roll
Method
Avo-Kyu Roll Preparation
- 1
Prepare Sushi Rice
Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions, typically in a rice cooker or on the stovetop. Once cooked, transfer to a bowl.
- 2
Season the Rice
Mix 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar into the warm rice. Allow the seasoned rice to cool to room temperature.
- 3
- 4
Assemble the Roll
Place a nori sheet, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat. Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then spread half of the sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving about an inch at the top edge. Lay avocado and cucumber strips in the center of the rice.
- 5
Roll the Sushi
Lift the edge of the mat closest to you and roll it over the filling tightly. Continue rolling until the nori meets the exposed edge. Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into 6-8 pieces.
- 6
Serve
Serve the Avo-Kyu roll with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
Vegi-Ten Roll Preparation
- 7
Prepare Sushi Rice
Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions, and transfer to a bowl once cooked.
- 8
Season the Rice
Mix 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar into the warm rice. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
- 9
Prepare Tempura Vegetables
Fry tempura vegetables (sweet potato, zucchini, and bell pepper) according to your preferred recipe or use store-bought tempura. Allow them to cool slightly.
- 10
Assemble the Roll
Place a nori sheet, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat. Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then spread the sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving about an inch at the top edge. Place tempura vegetables in the center of the rice.
- 11
Roll the Sushi
Lift the edge of the mat closest to you and roll it over the filling tightly. Continue rolling until the nori meets the exposed edge. Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into 6-8 pieces.
- 12
Serve
Serve the Vegi-Ten roll with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.