Pickled Okra Sushi Rolls (FutoMaki) by MarisaBaggett



Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time:

Yields: 1 maki, or 5 pieces of sushi

Description
Pickled okra is the star of this vegetable roll. Try substituting your favorite pickled vegetable for variations of this roll.

Ingredients

 * 1 x 4in x 7in piece nori
 * about ½ cup prepared sushi rice
 * 2 blanched green beans
 * small pinch of matchstick cut carrots
 * 1 large pickled okra, cut in half lengthwise
 * 2 thin strips of red bell pepper
 * 1 tsp finely chopped scallion
 * ½ tsp toasted sesame seeds
 * wasabi, optional
 * pickled ginger, optional
 * soy sauce for dipping, optional

Directions

 * 1) Place nori vertically, rough side facing upwards, on a bamboo rolling mat.
 * 2) Using wet hands, spread prepared sushi rice evenly on the bottom ⅔ of the nori.
 * 3) Place scallions and sesame seeds in a line across the center of the rice.
 * 4) Place okra halves end to end in the center of the rice.
 * 5) It’s okay if the ends extend past the roll as this makes a nice presentation.
 * 6) Top with green beans and red bell pepper strips, being sure that all ingredients extend the length of the sushi roll.
 * 7) Using the bamboo rolling mat, roll nori over the top of the ingredients until you have a rolled cylinder.
 * 8) Allow roll to set seam side down on cutting surface for 2 minutes before cutting into 5 pieces.
 * 9) Serve with pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce for dipping if desired.