Description
Sweet Potato Sushi Rolls are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, combining traditional sushi elements with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice 🍚 – This sticky rice is essential for holding the rolls together.
- 1 1/4 cups water 💧 – Needed to cook the sushi rice to perfection.
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar 🍶 – Adds a tangy flavor to the rice.
- 1 tbsp sugar 🍬 – Balances the acidity of the vinegar.
- 1/2 tsp salt 🧂 – Enhances the overall taste of the rice.
- 1 medium sweet potato 🍠 – The star ingredient, providing sweetness and creaminess.
- 4 sheets nori 🌿 – Seaweed that wraps the sushi rolls.
- 1 avocado 🥑 – Adds creaminess and healthy fats.
- 1 cucumber 🥒 – Offers a refreshing crunch.
- Soy sauce for dipping 🍜 – A classic accompaniment for sushi.
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish 🌱 – Adds a nutty flavor and visual appeal.
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rinsed rice and 1 1/4 cups of water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.
- Peel and cut the sweet potato into thin strips, then steam or boil until tender (about 10 minutes).
- Allow the sweet potato to cool.
- Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat or clean surface.
- Wet your hands and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about an inch at the top edge.
- Arrange sweet potato strips, avocado slices, and julienned cucumber in a line across the center of the rice.
- Using the bamboo mat, roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to form a tight roll.
- Seal the roll with a little water at the top edge of the nori.
- Slice each roll into bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife.
- Serve with soy sauce for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure sushi rice is cooked properly for the right texture.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Apply gentle pressure when rolling to avoid squishing ingredients.
- Lightly toast nori for easier handling if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
