sushi
Try to make sushi once this month. This traditional food of Japan is makes a delicious meal. It is a fun way to cook with others, feed many people with simple ingredients, and gently cleanse your system.
Vegetable Sushi
You will need:
2 cups short grain brown rice
4 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
sesame seeds for sprinkling (if desired)
avocado (if desired)
steamed vegetables cut into long strips: scallions, carrots, bok choy, daikon radish, turnips, beets, asparagus
tamari for dipping
Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer.
Place it in a stock pot with 4 cups water.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, with lid askew, for 35 minutes.
Add salt and vinegar. Cook for 5 more minutes, or until all the water is consumed and you see small air bubbles opening on the surface of the rice.
Remove from heat and cool for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, chop and steam vegetables in a simple steamer until just tender (5 minutes or less). Remember to layer the green vegetables on top of the more dense root vegetables. Let these cool for 5 minutes.
