Dive into a world of flavor with our Crisp Vegetable Sushi with Thai Peanut Dip! This vibrant and refreshing dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. Perfect for a light lunch or a fun dinner party, this sushi recipe brings the best of Japanese cuisine right to your kitchen. With a tantalizing Thai peanut dip to complement the fresh vegetables, you'll be wondering why you didn’t try making sushi at home sooner! Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe that promises to elevate your culinary skills and satisfy your cravings!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Japanese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Sushi rice
- Nori sheets
- Cucumber
- Carrot
- Avocado
- Thai peanut sauce
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear, removing excess starch.
- Cook sushi rice in a rice cooker or pot using a 1:
- 2 rice to water ratio. After cooking, let it rest covered for 10 minutes.
- While rice is cooling, season it with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gently fold the seasoning into the rice using a folding motion to maintain rice texture.
- Prepare vegetables by julienning cucumber, carrot, and slicing avocado into thin, uniform strips.
- Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface and cover with plastic wrap to prevent sticking.
- Lay a nori sheet shiny-side down on the prepared mat. Spread a thin, even layer of cooled sushi rice, leaving a small border at the top edge.
- Arrange vegetable strips horizontally across the rice, ensuring even distribution.
- Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi tightly, applying gentle, consistent pressure to create a compact roll.
- Seal the roll's edge by moistening the bare nori edge with water to help it stick.
- Using a sharp, wet knife, slice the roll into 6-8 even pieces, cleaning the knife between cuts.
- For the Thai peanut dip, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and a touch of sriracha for heat.
- Plate the sushi rolls and serve immediately with the Thai peanut dipping sauce on the side.
Tips
- Perfect Your Rice: Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, which will help achieve that perfect sticky texture essential for sushi rolling.
- Seasoning Matters: Allow the cooked rice to cool before adding the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. This helps the rice absorb the flavors without becoming mushy.
- Vegetable Prep: For the best presentation and texture, julienne the cucumber and carrot into thin strips, and slice the avocado uniformly. This ensures every bite is balanced and beautiful.
- Rolling Technique: When rolling the sushi, use gentle pressure to keep the roll tight but not too tight that the filling squeezes out. Practice makes perfect!
- Sharp Knife for Slicing: Use a sharp, wet knife to cut the sushi rolls. This prevents the rice from sticking to the blade and ensures clean, even slices.
- Customize Your Dip: Feel free to adjust the heat level of the Thai peanut dip by adding more or less sriracha according to your taste preference.
- Serving Fresh: Sushi is best enjoyed fresh, so prepare it just before serving to maintain the crispness of the vegetables and the flavor of the rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
