Outstanding Raw Vegan Sushi

Outstanding vegan sushi takes a little bit of effort, but, boy, is it worth it!

This dish is sure to impress fish-lovers and tree huggers alike.

Fresh veggies, mineral-rich nori and creamy mac and pine nuts simply can't be beat.

An ideal hors d'oeuvre at your next cocktail party.

The Perfect "Rice"

1 and 3/4 cups peeled fresh parnips

3 tbs. mac nuts

3 tbs. pine nuts

1 tbs. flax or olive oil

1 1/2 tbs. agave

2 tbs. lemon juice

dash of sea salt

1 tbs. organic tamari or unpasteurized miso

Place all ingredients in the food processor and pulse until you achieve a perfect rice-like consistency.

Marinated Veggies for Sushi

1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-by-3-inch matchsticks

1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-by-3-inch matchsticks

1 stalk celery, strings removed, cut into 1/4-inch-by-3-inch matchsticks

1 scallion, white and pale-green parts, cut into 1/4-inch-by-3-inch matchsticks

1 cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch-by-3-inch matchsticks

1 yellow zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-by-3-inch matchsticks

Marinate everything for 1-2 hrs. in

3 tbs. sesame oil

1 tbs. black seeds

1 tbs. organic tamari

2 tbs. lemon juice

Keep in the fridge until ready to use.

Extras

1 avocado, julienned

1/2 cup sprouts (clover sprouts, sunflower sprouts, etc.)

Directions

Place a raw nori sheet face-down on a clean counter.

Spread a heaping spoonful of rice over the first quarter of the nori sheet, leaving a good one inch margin at the side.

Layer a colourful array of marinated veggies on top.

Top that with a few chunks of avocado.

Place a healthy handful of sprouts over the avocado.

Roll it up!

Use your thumbs and fingers or a sushi mat and roll it up.

When rolling, tighten the roll every time.

Wet the edge and let the roll sit seam-down for 5 minutes before cutting.

Using a serrated knife cut the nori roll into 5-6 equal parts.

Use a see-saw motion to make a perfect cut.

Plate 5 nori rolls and garnish with garlic chives, edible flowers and sesame seeds.

Serve with freshly grated wasabi and organic tamari.

Enjoy!