Spicy Broccoli Sprout Sushi

Ingredients

• 1 bar(s) broccoli

Preparation

1. Spicy Broccoli Sprout Sushi


2. Vegetarian Times Issue: March 1, 2009 p.39 — Member Rating: -
3. Spicy sprouts, such as broccoli, arugula, or leek, give sushi rolls a delicate crunch and peppery flavor. A sushi mat makes it easy to wrap the nori and rice tightly around fillings, but it’s not necessary.


4. Ingredient List


5. Serves 4


6. * 2 tsp. seasoned rice vinegar
7. * 1/2 cup sushi rice, rinsed and drained
8. * 2 sheets nori (roasted seaweed)
9. * Hot sesame oil, for sprinkling, optional
10. * 4 slices avocado
11. * 4 slices red bell pepper
12. * 2 slices baked seasoned Asian-style tofu, each cut into 4 thin strips
13. * 2 Tbs. pickled ginger, drained
14. * 1/2 cup broccoli sprouts
15. * Soy sauce and wasabi for dipping


16. Directions
17. 1. Place sushi rice and 1/2 cup water in small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, and cool 20 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar.


18. 2. Place 1 sheet nori on sushi mat or work surface. Spread half of warm rice over nori with back of spoon, leaving 11/2-inch edges on top and bottom to seal sushi, but spreading rice all the way to both sides. Sprinkle rice with hot sesame oil, if using.


19. 3. Lay 2 avocado slices, 2 bell pepper slices, and 4 tofu strips in lines down center of rice. Top with 1 Tbs. pickled ginger and 1/4 cup broccoli sprouts. Brush edges of nori with water. Tightly roll nori around rice and filling, pressing bare edge at top to seal. Cut into 8 pieces with sharp knife. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi.
20. Nutritional Information


21. Per 4-piece serving: Calories: 201, Protein: 9g, Total fat: 6g, Saturated fat: 1g, Carbs: 27g, Cholesterol: mg, Sodium: 247mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 2g