Vegetarian Futomaki Sushi Roll with Avocado
Learn how to make delicious Futomaki Sushi, a thick sushi roll filled with creamy avocado and fresh vegetables. It’s easy and perfect for those looking for a vegetarian-friendly option!
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I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Types of Sushi Rolls
The sushi roll, known in Japanese as Maki sushi or Nori maki, is made by wrapping a nori sheet (seaweed) around a layer of vinegared rice and some fillings in the center. There are three types of maki sushi: Hosomaki (“thin roll” with a single filling), Futomaki (“thick roll” with a variety of fillings), and Uramaki (“inside-out roll”).
Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Futomaki Sushi Roll:
How To Make Futomaki Sushi: STEP BY STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.
Step 1
Slice the avocado
Step 2
Peel the carrot and use a vegetable peeler to create thin strips.
Step 3
Mix rice vinegar, salt, and sugar together, then add it to the cooked rice and mix well.
Step 4
Place a nori sheet on a sushi mat and evenly spread sushi rice over it. Add the carrot, avocado, greens, and a drizzle of mayonnaise in the center.
Step 5
Roll from the front, applying gentle pressure to shape the roll.
Step 6
Prepare a damp cloth (or kitchen towel) and a very sharp knife to cut the sushi rolls into equal pieces.
Serve the futomaki sushi with soy sauce for dipping. You can also add wasabi and pickled ginger on the side for extra flavor. Enjoy!
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Vegetarian Futomaki Sushi Roll with Avocado
Print Pin SaveEquipment
- Makisu (Bamboo sushi mat) (You can also use cling wrap to roll sushi.)
Ingredients
- ½ Carrot
- 1 cup Green Leafy Vegetables
- 1 Avocado
- 3 Nori Sheet, Full size nori sheet
- 3 Tbsp Mayonnaise
Sushi Rice
- 400 g Cooked Japanese Rice, 2 US cups
- 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
- ½ Tbsp Sugar
- ½ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel the carrot and use a vegetable peeler to create thin strips. Rinse the leafy vegetables and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Slice the avocado into even 1cm (1/2-inch) wide slices.
- Make Sushi Rice: Blend rice vinegar, salt, and sugar well in a small bowl. Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl, and gradually pour the vinegar mixture over the rice while gently mixing it with a rice paddle.
- Assemble: Place the nori sheet, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread the sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) of the nori uncovered at the top. Arrange the leafy greens, carrot strips, and avocado in the center. Spread mayonnaise on top.
- Roll: Align the seaweed with the bottom edge of the sushi mat. Use your middle finger to hold down the sushi fillings, lift the mat with your thumb, and start rolling from the front until the end of the rice. Apply gentle pressure to shape the roll.
- Cut the Sushi Roll: Wet the knife with the damp cloth and cut the futomaki sushi roll into bite-sized pieces.
Video
Notes
- Nori sheets have a shiny side and a rough side. Always place the shiny side down when assembling the roll.
- When cutting, have a wet cloth ready. Moistening the knife before slicing makes the rice not stick and makes it easy to cut.
