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Vegetarian Sweet Potato Sushi Roll Recipe

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A delicious and healthy Vegetarian Sweet Potato Sushi Roll featuring crispy baked sweet potato slices coated in a gluten-free breading, paired with fresh avocado and cucumber, all wrapped in sushi rice and nori. This sushi roll is accompanied by a spicy mayo or tahini-based dressing for an extra kick, making it a perfect plant-based meal.

Ingredients

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Rice and Seasoning

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white sushi rice (rinsed well)
  • 2 1/4 cups water (or follow instructions on rice cooker)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Optional: 1 tbsp white sugar

Sweet Potato Coating

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 2 eggs (see notes for vegan option)
  • 1/2 cup rice flour (brown or white is fine)
  • 3/4 cup plain gluten free breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Fillings and Dressing

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 small cucumber (sliced into thin long strips)
  • 1/2 cup mayo or tahini
  • 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Water to thin as needed (usually just if using tahini, not needed for mayo)

Additional

  • Nori sheets
  • Sushi rolling mat

Instructions

  1. Cook Rice: Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions using a rice cooker or stovetop method, ensuring the rice is tender and sticky.
  2. Add Vinegar and Seasoning: When the rice is done, stir in the rice vinegar, sea salt, and optional white sugar if you desire a slightly sweet flavor. Mix gently and let the rice cool slightly.
  3. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the sweet potato slices.
  4. Prepare Sweet Potato: Wash and peel the sweet potato, then chop into roughly 2-inch long slices about 1/2 inch thick.
  5. Prepare Coatings: Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together rice flour, salt, and garlic powder. Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
  6. Coat Sweet Potato: Create an assembly line for dipping: first dip each sweet potato slice into the egg, then coat with the flour mixture, and finally dip into the breadcrumbs. Repeat the process if you want a thicker coating. Place coated slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart for crispiness.
  7. Bake Sweet Potato: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are lightly browned and crispy on the outside. For extra crispiness, optionally pan-fry the baked slices in hot oil for about 1 minute per side until golden.
  8. Assemble Sushi: Place a nori sheet on a sushi rolling mat. Spread a layer of sushi rice on the bottom two-thirds of the nori, leaving about 2 inches clear at the top. Press the rice gently to ensure it sticks; wetting your fingers helps prevent sticking.
  9. Add Fillings: Layer the baked sweet potato slices, cucumber strips, and avocado slices neatly on the rice-covered half of the nori sheet.
  10. Roll Sushi: Using the bamboo mat, carefully fold the sushi roll up and over the fillings, rolling tightly until only about 1 inch of nori remains. Moisten the edge with water to seal the roll securely.
  11. Repeat Rolls: Repeat the rolling process until all rice and fillings are used, making multiple sushi rolls.
  12. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo or tahini with hot sauce and salt. Add water a little at a time if using tahini to achieve desired sauce consistency.
  13. Serve: Slice the sushi rolls into bite-sized pieces, drizzle with the prepared spicy dressing, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, substitute the eggs with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water) or aquafaba.
  • If you prefer, you can fry the sweet potato slices after baking for extra crispiness.
  • Wet your hands or fingers when handling sushi rice to avoid sticking.
  • Sushi rice is best used fresh but can be stored covered at room temperature for a short time.
  • You can adjust the heat of the dressing by varying the amount of hot sauce used.

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