From a series of recipes by Xali: Homemade sushi
This is a great meal to get the family involved. Prepare the ingredients and paté ahead of time and get ready for some hands-on fun! Pecans provide an abundance of organic pyridoxine (vitamin B6), essential for serotonin release and nervous-system health.
Serves: 3
Prep: 30 mins
Ingredients:
Nori seaweed, sheet - 3 whole
Sprouts, assorted - 1/2 cup
Cucumber julienned - 1/8 whole
Avocado sliced - 1/8 whole
Tamari to serve - 1/8 cup
For the paté Pecans - 3/4 cup
Capsicum, red chopped - 1/2 whole
Spring onion chopped - 1 1/2 whole
Coriander, fresh chopped - 1/8 cup
Chilli flakes - 1/8 tsp
Salt - 1/8 tsp
Cracked black pepper - 1/8 tsp
Method: For the paté
1. Add pecans to the food processor and blitz until they are reduced to a medium crumb. Add the remaining filling ingredients and blend to a chunky pate. Do not over process.
To make 6 rolls
2. Place nori sheet with ribbed-side facing upwards, shiny side facing down, and lines in nori perpendicular to you.
3. Spread the paté evenly over the sheet leaving the edge furthest away from you free from paté for roughly 1cm as you will use this to secure the roll. Make sure to cover each horizontal edge or you might end up with end pieces without much filling.
4. Lay vegetables horizontally in the lower half of the sheet. Start rolling with the edge closest to you. Roll tightly, yet gently away from you. Secure the roll by adding a bit of water to the free edge furthest from you.
5. With a sharp knife, cut the roll in half. Slice each half into three or four bite-sized piece.
6. Repeat the process for the remaining ingredients. Slice into rounds and serve with a side of tamari.
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