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I’ve always been crazy for vegan sushi; in fact, I used to joke that I was "addicted" to my weekly avocado roll. It turns out, though, maybe I was! I have the hardest time with sugar addiction, and regular white sushi rice is seasoned with a mixture of rice vinegar, salt, and lots of
sugar. Happily, I came up with this recipe for healthy, wholegrain sushi that lets me enjoy my tasty nori rolls without all that sugar and salt.
When preparing this sushi for your lunch box, include a container of low-sodium soy sauce or
Ponzu Sauce for dipping (see recipe below), and a bit of wasabi if you like the heat. When it comes time to fill and roll your sushi, there are dozens of delightful vegan fillings you can choose from. Avocado is my favorite, but you might also like blanched asparagus, red pepper strips, cucumber, sunflower sprouts, grilled shiitake, or fresh mango.
Sunny Wholegrain SushiAs I was experimenting with healthier sushi rolls, I found that brown rice alone did not get sticky enough to spread well on nori like traditional white sushi rice. I solved the problem by adding tasty millet and tiny amaranth to my brown rice. I found that cooking the three grains together resulted in perfect sushi rice, along with extra flavor and nutrition. A hint of lemon and the crunch of sunflower seeds add flavor and interest.
makes 4 rolls, to serve 2
¾ cup shortgrain brown rice
1/8 cup millet
1/8 cup amaranth
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1/8 cup sunflower seeds
4 sushi nori sheets (sheets of dry, toasted nori seaweed)
Avocado slices or other filling of your choicePut the rice, millet, and amaranth into a medium pot and add 1 ½ cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, for 35 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let sit, still covered for another 10 minutes.
Transfer the rice mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the lemon zest and sunflower seeds with a wooden rice paddle or spoon, tossing the rice with light strokes to aerate and help cool the rice. Set the rice mixture aside to cool completely.
When the rice is cool, spread ¼ of the mixture on a sheet of nori laid out on a sushi rolling mat (keep a small bowl of fresh water handy to dip your fingers and keep the rice from sticking). Leave a 1-inch strip at the top of the nori sheet uncovered. Arrange the avocado or other filling down the center of the rice. Use your fingers to lightly moisten the top strip of nori with a dab of water, then use the rolling mat to roll your sushi up and seal it shut.
Transfer the roll to a cutting board and cut into 6 pieces with a sharp knife, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts.
Ponzu SauceThis makes a refreshing, lower sodium alternative to plain soy sauce for dipping sushi.
makes about ¼ cup1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari
1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese cooking wine)
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juiceCombine all ingredients. Adjust seasonings to suit your taste.
Whilst at my aunties I learnt about needle felting and now it's my turn to teach it to you. I love brooches and cupcakes and so I made a cupcake brooch. It's really easy to do and once you've started you won't be able to stop. The materials you'll need are:
1.Loosely fold together white 'felting wool' in a ball. Then lay it on the sponge and stab over the entire surface of the wool with a needle whilst trying to keep it a circular shape.2. Stab for at least 5 minutes for the wool to bind together. Add more wool if the surface is not even. 3.Choose the colour of 'felting wool' for the cupcake case and icing. 4.Then stab the Cupcake case wool to the white base. Add extra wool to create the shape whilst stabbing until flat and binded. TIP: You can tuck in the edges of the felt with the needle to create a sharper edge. 5.For the icing stab on a first layer of wool then add extra wool to create the shape, when flat and UN-fluffy it is done. 6. For the cherry roll a small ball of red 'felting wool' and stab it to the top of the cake. 7.Turn the white base over and stab the surface and sides to evenly felt any bumps. Stab the edges till evenly circular. 8. With strong glue adhere the brooch back to the back of the felted cupcake and leave to dry. Then you have create a cute felted brooch!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I gave the brooch to my aunty as a present but I'm looking forward to making more. Maybe an owl, or camera, or a moustache brooch?! I hope you enjoyed the tutorial and I hope you have a lovely day. PEACE xo
{Camper}
