Ingredients:
- 2 cups (370g) short-grain sushi rice
- 2 ½ cups (600ml) water
- ¼ cup (60ml) rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (6g) salt
- 4 sheets (25g) nori
- 1 large (150g) avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 medium (100g) cucumber, julienned
- 1 medium (80g) carrot, julienned
- ½ cup (60g) red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp (30g) toasted sesame seeds
- ½ cup (120ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30ml) wasabi paste
- ¼ cup (40g) pickled ginger
Instructions:
- Place rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine rice and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it steam (lid on) for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
- Transfer hot rice to a wide bowl. Using a folding motion, gently incorporate the vinegar mixture. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
- Wrap your bamboo mat in plastic wrap for easy cleanup.
- Place one sheet of nori, rough side up, on the mat.
- Wet your hands to prevent sticking and spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice across the nori.