Vegetable Sushi

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Barefoot contessa

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Steps

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Place the rice in a strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water is fairly clear , about 5 minutes.

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Shake the water out and allow the rice to dry in the strainer for 15 minutes.

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Put the rice in a pot with exactly 3 cups of water and cook covered over high heat until it starts to foam , about 5 minutes.

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Reduce the heat to low and cook until tender , about 15 minutes.

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Turn off the heat and sprinkle with 1 / 4 cup mirin.

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Replace the lid and allow the rice to steam for 15 minutes.

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Place in a bowl and cool to room temperature.

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To prepare the sushi , place a bamboo sushi roller flat on a table with the bamboo reeds horizontal to you.

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Sprinkle lightly with water.

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Place 1 nori sheet on top , smooth side down , and moisten lightly with mirin.

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With damp hands , press 1 1 / 4 cups rice flat on top of the nori , leaving 1 1 / 2-inch edges on the top and bottom , but pressing all the way to the sides.

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Make sure the rice is pressed even and smooth.

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Spread 1 / 4 teaspoon .

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Ingredients

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sushi rice, water, mirin, nori, wasabi powder, red onion, carrot, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, scallion, cucumber, pickled ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, white wine vinegar, soy sauce, dark sesame oil