Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Sushi at Home


Sushi is one-hundred percent addictive in my book. So when I found out I was allergic to soy, fond times with friends and family at various sushi hot spots in town came to a screeching halt. Anyone allergic to soy will probably feel the same. Sushi and Chinese foods ordered out are a major risk. However, that doesn't mean they can't be recreated in the safety of home. Sushi rice and sushi nori (seaweed wrap) is easy to come by in most grocery stores today. 

What really puts a soy-free sushi party over the top is coconut aminos, which is similar to soy sauce and is made from the rich sap of coconut and mineral rich sea salt. And adding sriracha or chili garlic sauces for dipping add just the right amount of kick. I prefer my sushi with smoked salmon, but other types of sushi grade fish can be used instead. However, if you have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance like me, steer clear of the imitation wasabi by all means! It usually contains wheat as a filler. Rejoice for safe sushi at home!




Easy Smoked Salmon and Veggie Sushi

What you'll need:
  • 1 package sushi nori (seaweed sheets)
  • 1 and 1/2 cups of prepared sushi rice (boil 1.5 cups of sushi rice with 2 cups water, reduce to simmer for 20 minutes, remove from heat). 
  • thinly sliced cucumber
  • cubed avocado
  • sliced asparagus
  • 1 package smoked salmon
  • Other optional fillings: diced mango, cream cheese, orange bell pepper or whichever fresh veggies are on hand. 
  • coconut aminos for dipping
  1. Add enough warm sushi rice to form a thin, even layer onto one sushi nori (seaweed sheet).
  2. Assemble smoked salmon, cucumber slices, avocado, and optional cream cheese into the very middle of the sheet that is to be rolled up. 
  3. Carefully roll the assembled sheet starting at one end, either by hand or using a bamboo sushi roller.
  4. Make sure the sushi roll is tight, but not too tight that it breaks the seaweed wrap. 
  5. Slice the roll into bite sized pieces, dip into a favorite sauce and enjoy right away! 

1 comment:

  1. yum that looks delicious!! I've never triedto make my own sushi before! xo
    Jamie
    www.candystilettos.com

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