Vegetable Sushi Rolls
These homemade vegetable sushi rolls are fresh, vibrant, and surprisingly simple to make. Featuring seasoned sushi rice and crisp vegetables, they make a delightful and healthy meal or appetizer. Customize with your favorite fillings for endless variations.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 562 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 2 cupsushi rice, uncooked
- 2.5 cupwater
- 6 pcsnori sheet
- 1 pcscucumber, julienned
- 1 pcsavocado, sliced
- 1 pcscarrot, julienned(optional)
sushi vinegar
- 0.25 cuprice vinegar
- 2 tbspsugar
- 1 tspsalt
for serving
- 0.25 cupsoy sauce(optional)
- 2 tspwasabi(optional)
- 2 tbsppickled ginger(optional)
Equipment
saucepan · bamboo sushi mat · sharp knife · plastic wrap · large bowl · whisk · cutting board
The method
Step by step
- 1
Rinse the sushi rice under cold running water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: This step is crucial for achieving properly sticky sushi rice.
- 2
Combine the rinsed sushi rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Do not lift the lid during simmering to keep the steam inside.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Do not open the lid.
About 10 min
- 4
While the rice rests, prepare the sushi vinegar by whisking together the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until the sugar and salt dissolve.
About 3 min
- 5
Transfer the cooked rice to a large, shallow non-metallic bowl or a baking sheet. Pour the sushi vinegar evenly over the hot rice.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Using a wooden spoon or rice paddle, gently fold the vinegar into the rice using a cutting motion to avoid mashing the grains.
- 6
Fan the rice with a piece of cardboard or a hand fan while continuing to fold until the rice cools to room temperature and becomes glossy. This process helps the rice develop its signature sushi texture.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Cooling the rice quickly prevents it from becoming mushy.
- 7
Prepare your workspace: place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface, cover it with plastic wrap to prevent sticking, and have a small bowl of water nearby for wetting your hands.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Wet hands prevent the sticky rice from clinging to your fingers.
- 8
Place one nori sheet, shiny side down, on the plastic-wrapped bamboo mat. Dip your hands in water and spread a thin, even layer of rice over about two-thirds of the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Don't press the rice down too hard, keep it light and airy.
- 9
Arrange a small amount of julienned cucumber, sliced avocado, and julienned carrot in a line across the center of the rice-covered nori.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Don't overfill the roll, as it will be difficult to close.
- 10
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori tightly over the fillings, applying gentle pressure. Continue rolling until the seam is sealed.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A tight roll will hold together better when sliced.
- 11
Moisten the un-riced edge of the nori with a little water to help seal the roll.
- 12
Repeat the process for the remaining nori sheets and fillings.
About 10 min
- 13
Using a sharp, wet knife, slice each roll into 6-8 pieces. Wipe the knife clean between each cut for neat slices.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: A very sharp and wet knife is key to clean sushi cuts.
- 14
Serve immediately with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 562.4kcal
- Protein
- 11.1g
- Carbs
- 110.7g
- Fat
- 8g
- Fibre
- 4.8g
- Sugar
- 9.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover sushi rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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