How to Make Vegetarian Sushi

Being a vegetarian takes a little creativity and a lot of discipline. There are many "normal" meals that have to be tailored to fit this unique lifestyle. Sushi is one of those meals. I, as well as millions of other people around the globe, love sushi! When I became a vegetarian I thought I was going to have to give up my obsession altogether, but I was wrong. Vegetarian sushi is just as good as regular sushi, if not better! Therefore, here is a guide to making healthy vegetarian sushi (and it's not nearly as expensive as the stuff you get at a restaurant).

Ingredients and Tools
If you don't have a rice cooker, you can stop by an Asian restaurant on the way home and pick up some for about $1. If you have a rice cooker then you're one step ahead of the game, because that's what you'll need to make your sushi. You will need rice (brown rice if you want to be super healthy) and vegetables like cucumber, carrot, and avocado. You will also need nori, which is seaweed and a sushi mat. Besides what you'll need to make your sushi, you will need pickled ginger, soy sauce, and wasabi to serve with your sushi.

Make Your Sushi
Add water and long grain rice to the rice cooker along with some rice vinegar. You will have to look at the directions that come with your rice cooker for making rice because all rice cookers are different. Let the rice cook and while you wait, cut your vegetables into long strips that will fit long-ways onto the nori. Once the rice is cooked and the water is gone, lay the nori on the sushi mat and spread some rice onto the seaweed. Lay your strips of vegetables on top of this, but don't overload it. Use the sushi mat to create a sushi roll. If the sushi is soggy because the rice was overcooked, put it in the freezer while you finish the other rolls, once your done, remove it and it should be hardened. Once you've finished all of your sushi rolls, cut them width-wise and place them on a plate. Next, garnish your sushi with soy sauce, ginger, and wasabi and enjoy!

This vegetarian meal is easy, healthy, and fun to make. And there are many different variations of sushi, so experiment with it until you find the perfect roll for you.