Scattered Sushi with Five Colors Recipe 🍣
Description: Dive into the essence of Japanese cuisine with this vibrant and innovative Scattered Sushi with Five Colors recipe! A dish derived from the essence of the Vegetarian Times Cookbook, it embodies simplicity, healthiness, and captivating presentation. What’s unique? No fish involved! No rolling, no fuss—just pure delight on your plate!
- Cuisine: Japanese 🇯🇵
- Keywords: Asian, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Preparation Time: 3 hours
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Short-grain rice | 3 cups |
| Water | 3 cups |
| Rice vinegar | 1/2 cup |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Honey | 8 – 10 teaspoons |
| Shiitake mushrooms | 1/4 pound |
| Carrots | 2 |
| Green peas | 1 cup |
| Firm tofu | 1 block |
| Soy sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Mirin | 1 tablespoon |
| Dry sherry | 2 tablespoons |
| Ground turmeric | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Nori sheets | 3 – 4 |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 516
- Fat Content: 2.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 2446.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 109.7g
- Fiber Content: 5.7g
- Sugar Content: 25.1g
- Protein Content: 13.3g
Instructions:
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Rice Preparation:
- Place the short-grain rice and water in a pot, allowing it to soak for at least 1 hour. Overnight soaking is acceptable.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, cover it, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the rice sit for an additional 10 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar with salt, sugar, or honey. Boil the mixture, then remove it from heat and let it cool before use. This step can be done in advance.
- Transfer the hot rice to a large bowl and gradually mix in the cold vinegar mixture while stirring. Keep the rice covered during the preparation.
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Mushrooms:
- Combine shiitake mushrooms with water, soy sauce, mirin, dry sherry, sugar, and honey in a skillet.
- Simmer the mixture over low heat for 15 minutes, then drain the mushrooms.
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Carrots:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook carrots with water, soy sauce, mirin, dry sherry, sugar, and honey until tender. Drain them afterward.
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Tofu:
- Heat firm tofu in a skillet over medium heat with soy sauce, sugar, honey, salt, and ground turmeric until the tofu absorbs the flavors and turns yellow.
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Nori Preparation:
- Pass each nori sheet briefly over an open gas flame or electric burner until crisp.
- Using scissors, cut each sheet in half and stack them together. Shred them with the scissors.
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Assembling the Dish:
- Place the prepared rice in a large serving dish or on a platter.
- Arrange the mushrooms, carrots, peas, and tofu on top of the rice in separate piles.
- Mound the shredded nori in the center.
- At serving time, toss all the ingredients together for a burst of flavors.
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Variation:
- For a more colorful dish, consider adding sliced radishes, pickled ginger, and wasabi (hot mustard).
Enjoy the Flavors of Japan! 🎌
This Scattered Sushi with Five Colors recipe offers not just a delightful culinary experience but also a visually stunning presentation that will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds. Embrace the art of Japanese cuisine and savor every flavorful bite!
