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Spicy Apple & Daikon Sushi Roll – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Spicy Apple & Daikon Sushi Roll

Forget the usual cucumber and avocado—dive into a world of incredible texture and flavor with this Spicy Apple & Daikon Sushi Roll! The crisp, tart bite of Granny Smith apple meets the zesty kick of chili daikon for a combination that's unexpectedly refreshing and utterly addicti
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 piece
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • Spicy Apple & Daikon Sushi Roll
  • Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hours (Note: Vegetarian Ponzu Sauce must be prepared a day ahead)
  • Sushi Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Four 4 x 7-inch / 10 x 18-cm nori sheets
  • 2 cups (350 g / 12.3 oz) prepared sushi rice (your choice of traditional, brown, quinoa, or multi-grain)
  • 4 tablespoons (60 ml / 2 fl oz) Chili Daikon, drained
  • ½ Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into matchsticks
  • 2 green onions (scallions), sliced
  • Vegetarian Ponzu Sauce, for dipping
  • for Perfect Rolls
  • To keep the apple from browning, toss the matchsticks with a little rice vinegar. Just be sure to pat them completely dry before adding to the roll.
  • For clean, sharp cuts, use a very sharp knife and dip the blade lightly in water between each slice. This prevents the rice from sticking.

Method
 

  1. Place one nori sheet horizontally on a bamboo rolling mat, with the rough side facing up.
  2. Wet your fingertips with water and spread ¼ of the prepared sushi rice (about ½ cup) in a thin, even layer across the bottom three-quarters of the nori sheet.
  3. Smear 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) of the Chili Daikon in a horizontal line across the center of the rice.
  4. Arrange ¼ of the apple matchsticks on top, followed by a sprinkle of ¼ of the sliced green onions.
  5. Place your thumbs underneath the bamboo mat and use your fingers to hold the fillings in place.
  6. Fold the bottom edge of the mat up and over the fillings, tucking the edge of the nori just over the apple to start the roll.
  7. Lift the edge of the mat and continue to roll the nori forward, applying gentle, even pressure to create a tight cylinder.
  8. Once rolled, gently shape it into a rectangle by pressing with your forefingers on top and your thumbs and middle fingers on the sides.
  9. Set the finished roll seam-side down on a cutting board to rest.
  10. Repeat the process with the remaining to make three more rolls.
  11. Using a very sharp knife lightly dipped in water, slice each roll into 6 even pieces.
  12. Serve immediately with Vegetarian Ponzu Sauce for dipping.
  13. Don't overfill your roll! A modest amount of filling ensures the roll closes tightly and doesn't fall apart.
  14. Keep a small bowl of water nearby (a tezu ) to dip your fingertips in. This prevents the sticky sushi rice from clinging to your hands as you spread it on the nori.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 3g

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