Home-style Vegetable
Ham Sushi Rolls

These colorful, ingredient-packed sushi rolls are a fantastic way to get children excited about eating vegetables. Simple to make at home and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or picnics.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 carrot
• 1 cucumber
• 100 g ham
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 3 sheets nori seaweed
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp sushi vinegar or white vinegar
• to taste salad dressing
• optional pork floss

Instructions

1. 1Cook the egg sheet

   

   Add a small amount of oil to a preheated frying pan and pour in the beaten egg to create a thin, even layer. Cook until the egg sheet is set, then remove from the pan to cool and slice into strips.

   Tip: Keep the heat medium-low to ensure the egg sheet doesnt brown too quickly and remains flexible for rolling.
2. 2Stir-fry the carrot strips

   

   Using the remaining oil from the pan, add the prepared carrot strips. Stir-fry them over medium heat until they are just cooked and slightly softened.

   Tip: Stir-frying the carrots slightly makes them easier to roll and improves their texture inside the sushi.
3. 3Season the rice

   

   Take your bowl of cooked, white rice and add a splash of sushi vinegar. If you dont have sushi vinegar, you can substitute it with a few drops of white vinegar or omit it entirely.

   Tip: Add the vinegar while the rice is warm to help it absorb the flavor evenly.
4. 4Mix in sesame seeds

   

   Add a drizzle of sesame oil and a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds to the seasoned rice. Using a gloved hand, mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

   Tip: The sesame oil and seeds add a crucial nutty aroma that balances the flavor of the sushi.
5. 5Spread and compress the rice

   

   Place a seaweed sheet on the mat with the rough side facing up. Spread the cooled, seasoned rice in an even layer over the seaweed, pressing it down firmly to ensure a compact, sturdy roll.

   Tip: Pressing the rice flat and firm prevents the roll from falling apart when you slice it later.
6. 6Roll the sushi

   

   Lift the bamboo mat with your thumbs while using your fingers to hold the fillings in place. Roll forward slowly, tucking the edge under and pressing gently to fix the shape before continuing to roll until complete.

   Tip: If you have pork floss available, adding a layer here will provide extra texture and flavor.
7. 7Assemble the sushi roll

   

   Place the seaweed sheet on your rolling mat with the rough side facing up. Spread the prepared rice evenly over the seaweed, pressing it down firmly. Along the one-third mark, place the cucumber strips, ham strips, egg strips, and stir-fried carrot strips. You may also add pork floss or salad dressing at this stage for extra flavor.

   Tip: Press the rice firmly onto the seaweed to ensure the roll stays intact when sliced later.

Storing Leftovers

Burn It Off

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