Sushi Sandwich with Chipotle Cashew Mayo
Ingredients
Rice
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup red rice
- 1 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cane sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Fillings
- Avocado
- Baked sweet potato
- Cilantro
- Cucumber
- Carrot
Chipotle cashew mayo
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1-2 chipotle peppers
Preparation
Soak cashews in hot water for 10 minutes, then discard water and blend with water, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, and chipotle peppers until smooth, adding extra water if needed and adjusting seasonings to taste
Cook 1-2 cups of rice according to package directions, then add rice vinegar, cane sugar, salt, and sesame seeds
Set up workspace by laying plastic wrap over a cutting board and placing a nori sheet smooth side down
Spread rice onto the center of the nori sheet positioned in a diamond shape, wetting hands to prevent sticking
Add toppings such as avocado, baked sweet potato, cilantro, cucumber, or carrot
Fold one edge of the nori sheet towards the center of the rice and press down to stick, then peel back plastic wrap and repeat for opposite side and remaining corners
Keep wrapped in plastic for a few minutes, pressing gently to hold shape, and serve as is or take for lunch
Tips
Wet your hands while handling rice to prevent it from sticking
