Dairy-Free Black Sesame Seed Sushi Roll

Elevate your sushi-making game with this Dairy-Free Black Sesame Seed Sushi Roll, a vibrant and satisfying recipe that’s perfect for plant-based and dairy-free diets. Featuring perfectly seasoned sushi rice, crisp cucumber, sweet carrot, and creamy avocado, these rolls are a flavor-packed combination of textures. Accentuated by aromatic black sesame seeds, each bite offers a nutty twist that sets this sushi apart from the traditional. With clear step-by-step instructions and no specialized equipment required beyond a bamboo sushi mat, this recipe is approachable for beginners yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve these elegant rolls with soy sauce, spicy wasabi, and tangy pickled ginger for a sushi experience that’s both refined and irresistibly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 sheets Nori sheets
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Black sesame seeds
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi
• 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Step 2

Combine rice and water in a rice cooker or saucepan. Cook according to rice cooker instructions or, if using a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.

Step 3

Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small microwaveable bowl and warm in the microwave until sugar dissolves. Stir well.

Step 4

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl. Gently fold the vinegar mixture into the rice using a wooden spatula, being careful not to mash the rice, until thoroughly combined. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

While the rice cools, cut the cucumber and carrot into thin strips, and slice the avocado into thin pieces.

Step 6

Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and place a sheet of plastic wrap on top. Place a sheet of nori with the shiny side down on the plastic wrap.

Step 7

With wet hands, spread a thin, even layer of the sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of nori uncovered at the top edge.

Step 8

Sprinkle a few pinches of black sesame seeds over the rice.

Step 9

Arrange a few strips of cucumber, carrot, and avocado horizontally across the center of the rice.

Step 10

Lift the edge of the bamboo mat closest to you, and begin rolling it away from you, pressing gently to mold the roll as you go.

Step 11

Once you reach the exposed edge of the nori, wet it with a little water to seal the roll.

Step 12

Remove the sushi roll from the bamboo mat and use a sharp knife to slice into 6-8 pieces.

Step 13

Repeat the rolling process with the remaining ingredients.

Step 14

Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1073.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	797.7

Total Fat 32.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3924.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 19.9g
Protein 21.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 341.0mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1704.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.2%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 54.5%