Nori Rolls with Vegetables (Printable)

Fresh seaweed rolls with crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and sprouts. Ready in 20 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium cucumber, julienned
02 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
03 - 1 cup mixed sprouts (alfalfa, radish, or broccoli)
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, julienned

→ Sushi Components

06 - 8 sheets nori (roasted seaweed)
07 - 2 cups cooked sushi rice, optional
08 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Servings and Condiments

10 - Soy sauce or tamari for dipping
11 - Pickled ginger for serving, optional
12 - Wasabi for serving, optional

# Directions:

01 - If using sushi rice, combine cooked rice with rice vinegar and allow to cool completely to room temperature.
02 - Position a nori sheet shiny side down onto a bamboo sushi mat or clean kitchen towel.
03 - Spread a thin layer of rice across the lower third of the nori, maintaining a 3/4 inch border at the top edge.
04 - Arrange cucumber, avocado, sprouts, carrot, and bell pepper in a horizontal line across the rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
05 - Using the mat, tightly roll the nori over the fillings. Press gently to seal the top edge, moistening with water if necessary.
06 - Repeat the process with remaining ingredients to produce 8 rolls total.
07 - Cut each roll into bite-sized pieces using a sharp, damp knife.
08 - Arrange pieces on a serving plate and accompany with soy sauce or tamari, pickled ginger, and wasabi if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all those restaurant quality flavors without needing any cooking skills
  • The combination of cool crisp vegetables and creamy avocado hits every texture craving
02 -
  • Dampening your knife between cuts keeps the rice from sticking and ruining those clean slices
  • Do not overfill the rolls or they will burst when you try to cut them
03 -
  • Keep a damp cloth nearby to wipe your fingers between rolls, as the rice and vegetables can get sticky
  • If your nori sheets seem brittle, wave them over low heat for a few seconds to crisp them up before using
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