Sushi Party

Name: Sushi Party
Prep time: 3 h 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Japanese, Asian
Ingredients: 8 spears fresh asparagus; 1 avocado; 1 carrot, sliced into thin strips; 1 cucumber, seeded and sliced lengthwise into strips; 1 eggplant, sliced lengthwise into strips; 2 eggs, beaten; 227 grams package imitation crabmeat strips, halved lengthwise; 3 Tbsps kosher salt; 1 Tbsp lemon juice, or as needed; 12 sheets nori (dry seaweed); 113 grams pesto; 1 liters Japanese sushi-style white rice; 1 Tbsp rice vinegar; 1 Tbsp sake; 2 Tbsps sesame oil; 8 larges cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 2 liters water; 6 Tbsps white sugar

Sushi Party might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 479 calories, 11g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is an affordable recipe for fans of Japanese food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 3 hours and 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet. A mixture of eggs, avocado, soy sauce, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

Bring water and rice to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.

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Remove pot from heat and keep covered for 10 minutes.

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Stir 5 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until vinegar mixture is warmed, 30 to 45 seconds. Stir well.

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Add vinegar mixture to rice and toss thoroughly to coat each grain of rice; cool completely.

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Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook eggs in hot oil until firm, 3 to 5 minutes.

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Transfer eggs to a plate and cut into strips.

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Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, sake, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry eggplant in oil mixture until softened and lightly charred, 5 to 10 minutes.

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Transfer eggplant to a paper towel-lined plate.

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Mix carrot, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce together in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until carrot is softened, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Drain.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add asparagus and cook until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Water

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Drain and immediately immerse asparagus in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process.

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Cut avocado into 8 slices and drizzle lemon juice over slices in a bowl.

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Lay nori sheets on a flat work surface, wet hands, and spread 3/4 to 1 cup rice onto each sheet. Press rice into a thin layer, leaving 1/2-inch exposed nori on 1 long side.

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Spread

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For California rolls, layer crabmeat, avocado, cucumber, and carrot atop one another in a thin strip along the edge opposite the uncovered edge on 3 nori sheets.

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For eggplant and avocado rolls, layer eggplant and avocado atop one another in a thin strip along the edge opposite the uncovered edge on 3 nori sheets.

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For pesto and egg rolls, spread pesto in a thin strip along the edge opposite the uncovered edge and top with egg slices on 3 nori sheets.

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For shrimp and asparagus rolls, layer shrimp and asparagus atop one another in a thin strip along the edge opposite the uncovered edge on 3 nori sheets.

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Transfer 1 prepared nori to a bamboo sushi mat. Use the mat to roll the nori and rice around the filling toward the exposed nori edge, squeezing gently. Wet the exposed nori edge and seal the roll. Slice each roll into 8 pieces. Repeat with remaining prepared nori.

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Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian on the menu? Try pairing with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. You could try Essay Chenin Blanc Blend. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 12 dollars per bottle.