Vegetarian Classic Sushi Hand Roll

Create a sushi bar experience at home with these easy and delicious Vegetarian Classic Sushi Hand Rolls! Perfect for sushi lovers of all skill levels, this recipe combines fluffy sushi rice seasoned with tangy rice vinegar, crisp cucumber, sweet carrot, and creamy avocado, all wrapped in a cone of umami-rich nori. These hand rolls are as fun to assemble as they are to eat, making them a fantastic choice for a DIY dinner night or a light, healthy appetizer. Ready in just 40 minutes and served with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and spicy wasabi on the side, this vegetarian sushi recipe is a delightful way to bring Japanese-inspired flavors to your kitchen. Keywords: vegetarian sushi recipe, sushi hand rolls, easy sushi at home, vegan sushi ideas, classic sushi wraps.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1.25 cups water
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 4 sheets nori sheets
• 0.5 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium carrot
• 1 medium avocado
• 0 as needed soy sauce
• 0 as needed pickled ginger
• 0 as needed wasabi paste

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and ensures the rice won't be too sticky.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed sushi rice and 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

Step 3

While the rice cooks, prepare the sushi vinegar by mixing the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

Step 4

Let the cooked rice cool slightly, then fold in the sushi vinegar gently with a wooden spoon or rice paddle. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Cut the cucumber, carrot, and avocado into thin strips. They should be about the same length for easy rolling.

Step 6

To assemble the hand rolls, lay a sheet of nori on a flat surface, shiny side down. If the nori is too large, you can cut it in half for smaller rolls.

Step 7

Wet your hands to prevent sticking. Take about 1/4 cup of sushi rice and spread it gently over the lower third of the nori sheet, leaving some space at the bottom and sides.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Fold the bottom left corner of the nori over the filling, rolling it into a cone shape. Seal the edge of the nori with a few grains of rice.

Step 10

Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and ingredients.

Step 11

Serve immediately with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi paste on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(957.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	942.3

Total Fat 34.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4941.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 35.8g
Protein 14.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 134.3mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 1422.6mg	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: 32.0%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 62.2%