Rainbow Sushi Recipe

Rainbow Sushi Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 6 rolls

• 1 1/2 cups sushi rice
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 nori sheets
• 1 medium English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into thin strips
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into thin strips
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1 tablespoon wasabi powder
• 1 tablespoon warm water
• pickle ginger, for garnish
• soy sauce, for dipping

Method

1. Rinse and drain the rice until the water runs clear
2. Transfer the drained rice to a medium saucepan
3. Add the 3 cups water, soak for 30 minutes, then cover and bring to a boil over high heat
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes
5. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes
6. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar and salt, then stir the mixture into the rice
7. Transfer the rice to a shallow bowl and cool to room temperature
8. Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat
9. Spread about 1/2 cup of the rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 2-inch border along the top edge
10. Place strips of cucumber and bell pepper on top of the rice, along the edge nearest you
11. Top the vegetable strips with shredded carrot
12. Roll the mat away from you, pressing firmly against the nori to enclose the ingredients
13. Continue rolling slowly up to the top edge
14. Moisten the exposed edge of the nori with a small amount of water to seal the roll
15. Gently squeeze the mat around the sushi roll and remove
16. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make a total of 6 filled rolls
17. Using a sharp knife, cut the sushi roll into 6 pieces
18. Wipe the knife clean with a damp cloth after each cut
19. Turn the pieces upright and place on a platter
20. In a small bowl, combine the wasabi powder with the 1 tablespoon warm water to form a paste
21. Shape the wasabi paste into a small mound and place it on the sushi platter, along with a mound of pickled ginger
22. Serve with dipping bowls of soy sauce

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