Homemade Sushi

I am by no means an expert at making sushi. My first experience was in Experimental Food Science at Queens College. It turned out great in class so I decided to try it at home.

Ingredients: (make 4 rolls)

- 2 cups raw Short Grain White Rice*

- 4 sheets Roasted Nori (Seaweed)

-1/4 Avocado 

-1/2 Cucumber 

-1/2 Large Carrot 

-Roasted Sesame Seeds

*When making sushi, short grain rice is necessary because the short grains have a higher concentration of the starch amylopectin which allows for a sticky consistency. Long grain rices have higher concentration of the starch amylose which allows the grain to separate for a fluffier, drier consistency.

Tools:

-Sushi rolling mat

-Plastic wrap

-Wooden spoon (rice paddle)

Directions:

1. Cut your vegetables (carrots, avocado and cucumber) into long slices.

2. Lay out the mat and cover it with a piece of plastic wrap to keep rice out of the mat.

3. Lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on top of the plastic wrap

4. Spread a thin layer of rice over the sheet of nori. Use water to keep the rice from sticking to your fingers. 

5. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice and cover with another layer of plastic wrap.

6. Flip the sushi over, rice side down and remove the layer of plastic wrap on the nori.

7. Add 4-6 slices of the avocado, cucumber, and carrots.

 8. Carefully roll the sushi, pulling back on the plastic wrap to remove it. Press firmly to shape the roll.

To serve just slice the roll. Soy sauce or wasabi go well on the side.

Nutrient Facts: 

Sushi The portion size in this chart represents one roll (cuts up to 8-10 pieces)
Limits	Amount Per Portion
Total Calories	406 Calories
Nutrients	Amount Per Portion
Protein	10 g
Carbohydrate	81 g
Dietary Fiber	3 g
Total Sugars	1 g
Total Fat	4 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Monounsaturated Fat	2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Minerals	Amount Per Portion
Calcium	54 mg
Potassium	259 mg
Sodium	32 mg
Copper	417 µg
Iron	5 mg
Magnesium	73 mg
Phosphorus	167 mg
Selenium	22 µg
Zinc	2 mg
Vitamins	Amount Per Portion
Vitamin A	66 µg RAE
Vitamin C	2 mg
Vitamin K	6 µg
Folate	289 µg DFE
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