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Vegan Rainbow Sushi

Vegan Rainbow Sushi

Rainbow sushi can have many forms. Have you ever thought about making a real, colourful, rainbow sushi? Make this easy, gluten-free and vegan sushi. Colour your rice with many different colours, using natural or artificial colours. Add some amazing pieces of vegetables and it's all ready!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: japanese, sushi
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • food colouring
  • 5 nori sheets
  • 1 small cucumber cut in thin slices
  • 1 sweet potato boiled, peeled and cut in thin slices
  • 1 small mango peeled, stone removed and cut in slices
  • 1 small avocado peeled, stone removed and cut in slices
  • 1 small red capsicum cut in thin slices
  • black sesame seeds
  • tamari sauce optional
  • wasabi paste optional
  • pickled ginger optional

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan or rice cooker combine sushi rice and water and cook rice for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, emove lit and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Add rice vinegar to cooked rice and mix gently. Spread it out on the baking sheet to cool.
  • Separate evenly the rice in 5 or more bowls (depends how many colours you want) and mix it with the food colouring of your choice.
  • Place the sushi mat on a flat surface. Put a nori sheet on the top and add rice, one colour each time. Spread the rice evenly on the sheet, leaving about 0,5 cm around the edges. Dip your fingers in war water if needed.
  • Add vegetable of your choice and start rolling your sushi roll, pushing gently the vegetableinside the roll.
  • Repeat step 4 and 5 with each colour. Sprinkle your rolls with black sesame seeds. 
  • Eat with tamari sauce, wasabi paste, and pickled ginger. Enjoy!