Vegetarian Sushi-Cucumber and Avocado Rolls

Japanese food is a firm favorite in my family, especially Sushi!My kids enjoy it as much as we do and its one of our favorite things to eat out.Sushi is a healthy, elegant and flavorful food that has lots of different textures and flavors mixed to tease your taste buds.

Not surprising then, that the moment I spotted a Sushi kit at our local Wholefoods,I had to get it and try making Sushi.It contains a Sushi mat,a set of Nori sheets and a wooden spatula.Very excited I got home and started on my Sushi venture.

It turns out that its so easy to make and can be easily enjoyed in the convenience of your own home!This is the second time I made these and got rave reviews from my visiting friends!

These rolls are all the more appealing since there're vegetarian and I know of some vegetarians who are a little apprehensive about trying Sushi.Believe me once you've tried this you will go out there and explore many other amazing Sushi preparations.
Sushi can be made by using Nori (a green colored seaweed wrapper), vinegared sushi rice and a combination of either vegetables, seafood, or fish with a variety of toppings and sauces that give each sushi its distinctive texture, taste and looks.

Once you've got all your required ingredients, you can start the assembly process.

Start by placing the Nori on the Sushi mat.Spread the rice about half way through the nori.Arrange the cucumber and avocado slices at the top about 2" from the top of the mat.Start by rolling the mat and pressing the filling as you roll so as to get a nice cylindrical shape.

I've dipped some in black sesame seeds here for a contrast and visual appeal.

Pickled ginger and Wasabi are easily available at your local Grocer's international section.Impress your guests with theses lovely rolls that's so much fun to make and eat!Mine are by no means perfect,but its the sheer joy of just creating something that I've always eaten in a restaurant that matters, I guess!!

Vegetarian Sushi-Cucumber and Avocado Rolls
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Ingredients:

Sushi Mat
Nori-2 sheets
Sushi Rice-11/2 cups
Sugar-2 tsp
Rice Wine Vinegar-2 tsp
Salt -1 tsp
Cucumber-1/4 sliced
Avocado-1 sliced
Black Sesame Seeds-2-3 tbsp
Pickled Ginger-2 tbsp
Wasabi-1 tsp
Soy Sauce- 4 tbsp

Process:

Cook the rice according to the instructions.Add the suagr, rice wine vinegar and salt.Keep aside.
Place a single Nori sheet on top of the sushi mat.Spread the rice evenly half-way through the nori.Arrange the cucumber and avocado slices at the top end of the rice(about 2" from the top).Start rolling the mat and pressing the filling into the roll.Let go of the mat after the second roll and keep on rolling till you've reached the end.Cut into pieces with a sharp knife.Dip the rolls into the black sesame seeds.Serve with wasabi,pickled ginger and soy.