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Sweet Potato Sushi Roll

Savory Sweet Potato Sushi Roll for a Delicious Twist

This Sweet Potato Sushi Roll combines creamy roasted sweet potatoes and umami sushi rice for a quick, vegetarian twist on sushi.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup sushi rice rinsed under cold water
  • 1.25 cups water to cook rice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar for flavor
For the Roll
  • 1 sheet nori seaweed wrap
  • 1 large roasted sweet potato sliced into strips
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for sprinkling
Optional Add-Ins
  • to taste pickled ginger for palate cleansing
  • to taste wasabi for added heat
  • to taste spicy Sriracha mayo for flavor

Equipment

  • Bamboo sushi mat
  • Instant Pot
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine with water and salt in an Instant Pot.
  2. Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes, followed by natural pressure release.
  3. Fold in rice vinegar once rice is ready.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice sweet potato, coat with olive oil, and roast for 15-25 minutes until tender.
  5. On a bamboo mat lined with plastic wrap, lay down nori, spread sushi rice leaving an inch uncovered.
  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice, then flip the nori with rice side down.
  7. Add sweet potato strips and other toppings to the middle of the nori, then roll tightly.
  8. Seal the roll with water and slice into 6-8 pieces.
  9. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve with pickled ginger and wasabi.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 370mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 11000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep hands moist while rolling sushi to prevent sticking and ensure tight rolls for better presentation.

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