Sushi Rolls
A bamboo sushi mat (found in Asian markets and cookware stores) or plastic wrap can be used to make these rolls.
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A bamboo sushi mat (found in Asian markets and cookware stores) or plastic wrap can be used to make these rolls.
Ingredients
Ginger-soy dipping sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 3 1/2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp. dark sesame oil
- 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp. chili oil
Sushi rolls
- 1 1/2 lb. asparagus spears, trimmed
- 4 Tbs. rice wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tbs. sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 cups cooked short grain rice
- 6 to 8 nori sheets (toasted seaweed)
- 3 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds
- 6 oz. smoked or baked teriyaki tofu, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
- 2 carrots, shredded (about 1 cup)
Preparation
1. To make Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce: Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
2. Cook asparagus in pot of boiling salted water 3 minutes. Drain.
3. Stir together vinegar, sugar, and salt in bowl. Add to rice, and mix well.
4. To assemble Sushi Rolls: Place one nori sheet shiny side down on bamboo mat or sheet of plastic wrap. Spread with ½ cup rice, leaving ½-inch border along edges. Sprinkle with 1 tsp. sesame seeds. Place 2 asparagus just below center, top with tofu and 2 Tbs. carrots. Pull border of nori over rice, using mat as aid, and roll into tight cylinder. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Chill up to 3 hours. Slice rolls into 6 to 7 pieces with sharp knife. Serve with Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 77
- Carbohydrate Content 12 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 1 g
- Fiber Content 1 g
- Protein Content 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 219 mg
- Sugar Content 1 g