Veggie Temaki Hand Roll (GF & Vegan)

Not too long ago a sushi craze took over the blogosfphere. I saw many posts on how to make my own sushi and that made me crave it so so much (I’m looking at you Ibbs & Emily!)

Now, as much as I love sushi, l wanted to make Temaki’s.

While in London people stop for greasy fried chicken and garlicky kebabs after a drunken night out, in my home town in Brazil people went for Temaki’s. They even have designated shops that just sell this delicious (and healthy) hand roll!

As much as I love going out for sushi and temaki, making my own just brought it to a whole new level. I felt quite smug that I was able to achieve the cone shape (as you can see, I’m easily pleased).

While I in no way claim to be a pro-sushi maker, I have to say these turned out really really good. I made them as a packed lunch to take to work and spent the entire morning counting down the minutes until I could eat them! To be fair, I get that quite often with my packed lunches…

It’s also a great way to use up leftovers! I didn’t have to cook anything I didn’t already have stashed away in Tupperware  in the dark corners of my fridge.

Oh ye, I’ve started meal prepping now! Have I not told you? I’m converted.

Anywho. Since I did not have any cooked fish at this occasion, it’s a pure veggie roll, but if you’re a meat-eater, then simply add whatever form of protein you like! Also, those nori sheets? Always good to have handy. You can add to salads or use as low-carb wrap option.

To make 4 rolls, you will need:

• 2 Nori Sheets, cut in half
• 1 cup sweet potato, cooked & chopped
• 1 cup brown suchi rice, cooked according to the box
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• Half a red pepper, cut in strips
• Half a carrot, grated
• 8 broccoli florets, steamed
• Tamari sauce to taste

 
Hold your nori sheet with one hand. With the other, scoop up a ball of rice and spread it on your roll. Layer on your other ingredients, and roll*! To bind the side, simply dip your finger in water and run it along the corner.

*Fold the bottom left corner to the top right. Roll your temaki to the right tightly until it is snugly bound and a cone is formed.

I didn’t have any wasabi lying about, but I definitely urge you to add some – if you like it spicy of course! It never ends well when someone has a bit too much wasabi in their mouth. Never.