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Veg Sushi | Avocado Carrot Sushi | Veg California Rolls

Homemade veg sushi recipe with written recipe as well as detailed video instructions.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword Sushi, veggie sushi, Japan food, homemade sushi, veg sushi recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Equipment

  • Bamboo mat

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Sushi rice
  • 3 cups Water
  • 4 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 6-8 Nori
  • 1 Avocado peeled and julienned
  • 2 Carrots peeled and julienned
  • Bamboo sushi mat
  • Plastic wrap
  • 2 tbsp Roasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain the sushi rice
  • Add rice and water in a large saucepan.
  • Cook on medium high heat until it starts boiling
  • Reduce heat to low , cover and cook for 15- 20 minutes until the water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Mix vinegar, sesame oil and sugar in a small bowl
  • Add the mixture to the rice and mix well.
  • Let cool
  • Cover the bamboo mat with the plastic wrap
  • Cut one nori into halves
  • Place the nori on the mat (shiny side down)
  • Wet your hands so that the rice doesn't stick while working
  • Spread a thin even layer of rice on the nori
  • Sprinkle some roasted sesame seeds
  • Gently flip rice side down
  • Arrange carrots and avocados
  • Lift the edge up and over filling
  • Tuck the roll firmly with your finger
  • Use the mat to push the roll forward
  • Roll and tuck again
  • Place the sushi roll on a cutting board
  • Gently press on the left and right side to neatly secure the ingredients inside
  • Wet a sharp knife
  • Using long slicing motion, carefully cut the roll into equal pieces
  • Enjoy with soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi!

Video