Japanese Sushi Eggs

Submitted by Mercy

"This recipe is from California Egg Commission. Sushi is derived from two Japanese words, "su" which means vinegar and "shi" which means to control or arrange."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 5 cups sushi rice
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 48 large hard-boiled eggs
• 3 sheets nori, chopped
• 2 avocados, thinly sliced
• wasabi (optional)
• sliced pickled ginger (optional)

directions

1. Wash rice thoroughly.
2. Drain and rinse until water is clear.
3. Drain; add 6 cups water; cover and let sit 30 minutes.
4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Turn off heat, let stand for 10 minutes.
6. Cool rice; mix with rice vinegar and salt.
7. Separate egg whites and yolks.
8. Chop yolk and set aside.
9. Fill whites with rice; garnish with nori, chopped yolk and avocado.
10. Serve with wasabi and ginger (optional).