Spinach Sushi Rolls

Submitted by annette.tas

"Husband won't eat Seaweed? Can't find nori anywhere? Want a quick snack or finger food? Spinach Sushi Rolls are very verstile! Use any veg. you like. Prep time includes refrigeration (for easy cutting). Adapted from a recipe book, 'Cocktails & Finger Food: A Survival Guide to Easy Entertaining'"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 15-20 1in. rolls
• Serves: 5-10

ingredients

• 1 cup short-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 16 spinach leaves
• 4 teaspoons wasabi
• 250 250 g canned tuna or 125 g smoked salmon
• 250 250 g avocados or 250 g carrots, thinly sliced
• soy sauce, for dipping

directions

1. Preparation: Wash rice and drain well. Add rice and water to pan, bring to the boil, reduce heat & simmer, uncovered, until the water is absorbed. Turn heat off and cover rice firmly with kitchen foil, for 4 - 5 minutes Leave to cool, then stir in the combined rice vinegar, sugar and salt. Place spinach leaves in a bowl, and pour over boiling water. Let stand for 30 seconds then strain.
2. Layer half the spinach leaves on a tea-towel. Overlap to form a base 20 x 30cm.
3. Place half the rice on top of the spinach, moisten hands or flat knife with a little vinegar and spread rice to cover spinach, leaving 1" uncovered at the top.
4. Spread a thin line of wasabi along the rice, 1" from the bottom. Top with your choice of meat & 2 vegetables.
5. Roll up firmly from the bottom, using the tea-towel or damp hands (like a Swiss/Jam Roll).
6. Repeat above steps with remaining ingredients.
7. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove from fridge/tea-towel. Cut into 1" sections with a sharp knife.
8. Serve with soy sauce for dipping, and extra wasabi for those who like it HOT.