Vegan (mostly raw) Nori Rolls

For my first food blog I wanted to post a new favourite stand-by. I first made these Nori rolls a few months ago but they quickly became a regular. Thor LOVES them! Custom build these based on what needs to be used up in your fridge. To make these raw I use carrots instead of rice. Just pulse in a blender till the carrots are finely diced. I did add some whole wheat cous cous to my carrot mixture because I had some that needed to go soon!

Ingredients:

Nori sushi sheet (should be sold in the Asian section at most supermarkets)

Whole Grain Rice and/or

Grated Carrots

*mix either with a little rice vinegar and agave or honey to make sticky and sweet!)

Veggies!! Pick any combo you like!

Cucumber

Sprouts

Avocado (a Thor and Sam Fav!)

Asparagus

Bell Peppers

Celery

Dulce (a red seaweed- super nutritious for vegans!)

Spinach

I will also sometimes add some cheese. In this roll I used a vegan Mozz cheese

When you lay your ingredients on the Nori it should look a little like the picture below...

Roll the nori tightly with wet fingers.You can use a bamboo mat if you have one but its not the end of the world if you don't. Now rolling is a bit of an art....you want to roll as tightly as possibly....without tearing the nori. When I do tear the nori, I'm too strong for my own good sometimes, I just throw it all into a bowl with the nori all ripped up and make it a salad. BUT, assuming you roll successfully, seal the nori edge with some water and use a sharp serrated wet knife to cut you roll in half, then half again.

Wa lah! Display your beautiful rolls on a plate with a little soy sauce for dipping (I like to mix in wasabi powder for a kick) and some sliced avocado. For extra protein goodness I will also serve with some lightly steamed edamame beans. I like to sprinkle crushed red pepper on mine...

ENJOY! You little sushi chef you!