Homemade Vegetable Sushi

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked short-grain sushi rice
• 2 sheets of nori seaweed
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup of cucumber, julienned
• 1/4 cup of carrot, julienned
• 1/4 cup of avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup of bell peppers, julienned
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds
• Soy sauce, to serve

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar and salt. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
2. Place the cooked sushi rice in a large bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Stir to combine.
3. Lay a sheet of nori on a sushi rolling mat. Spread one-half cup of the sushi rice onto the nori, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
4. Lay the cucumber, carrot, avocado, bell peppers, and mayonnaise in a row down the center of the nori. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the vegetables.
5. Using the rolling mat, roll the nori up from the bottom. Wet the top edge of the nori with a few drops of water to help seal the roll. Cut the roll into 8-10 pieces with a sharp knife.
6. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
7. Serve the sushi with soy sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of cooked rice and other ingredients such as raw fish, vegetables, and seaweed.
• Sushi has become popular around the world in recent years and is a great way to get in your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids.
• Making sushi at home is a fun and easy way to enjoy the flavor of sushi without going to a restaurant.