Description
These kid-friendly veggie sushi hand rolls are perfect for busy parents. They are easy to make, nutritious, and fun for children to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 sheets nori (seaweed sheets)
- ½ cup finely grated carrots
- ½ cup finely diced cucumber
- ¼ cup thinly sliced avocado
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese or hummus
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
- Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture over the rice and gently fold it in with a wooden spoon until combined. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
- Lay one sheet of nori on a clean surface. Dampen your hands slightly to prevent sticking.
- Spread about ½ cup of the cooled sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a ½ inch border at one end.
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese or hummus across the center of the rice.
- Arrange a small amount of carrots, cucumber, and avocado in a line over the cream cheese/hummus.
- Starting from the end closest to you, carefully roll the nori tightly into a cylinder. Moisten the far edge of the nori with a little water to seal the roll.
- Repeat with the remaining nori and fillings.
- Slice each roll into 6-8 pieces using a sharp, damp knife. Alternatively, leave them as hand rolls for younger children to hold.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For picky eaters, involve them in choosing the fillings.
- You can use other finely chopped vegetables like bell peppers or cooked sweet potato.
- If your child doesn’t like nori, you can make rice balls with the fillings inside.
- Store leftover rice and fillings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg