Max's Hoisin and Vegetable Sushi Roll

Delight your taste buds with Max's Hoisin and Vegetable Sushi Rolls, a vibrant and flavorful twist on traditional sushi. Featuring perfectly seasoned sushi rice, crisp cucumber, sweet carrot, creamy avocado, and crunchy red bell pepper, all wrapped in nori and elevated with the sweet-savory goodness of hoisin sauce, this recipe is a feast for both the eyes and palate. Topped with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch, these homemade sushi rolls are as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone seeking a fresh and healthy meal, these rolls are a fantastic way to enjoy sushi night at home. Serve with soy sauce for dipping to complete the experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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 large avocado
• 1 small red bell pepper
• 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 0 optional soy sauce (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed sushi rice and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes until the water is absorbed.

Step 3

Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the warm rice, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Let the rice cool to room temperature.

Step 5

While the rice cools, prepare the vegetables by slicing the cucumber, carrot, avocado, and red bell pepper into thin, long strips suitable for sushi rolling.

Step 6

Lay a nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread about 1/2 cup of the cooked sushi rice evenly across the sheet, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.

Step 7

Spread 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce over the middle of the rice.

Step 8

Place a few strips of cucumber, carrot, avocado, and red bell pepper horizontally across the hoisin sauce layer.

Step 9

Using the bamboo mat, tightly roll the sushi away from you, pressing firmly to seal the edges. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top of the roll for an extra layer of flavor and texture.

Step 10

Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and fillings.

Step 11

Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6-8 bite-size pieces. Clean the knife with a damp towel between cuts for cleaner slices.

Step 12

Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1200.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	987.3

Total Fat 40.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 1.9mg	0%
Sodium 3391.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6g	0%
Total Sugars 40.3g
Protein 20.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 278.6mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2132.8mg	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: 8.1%

Carbs: 56.7%