Sushi burrito is a mouth-watering fusion dish that combines the flavors of sushi and burrito in one delicious package. This dish originated in California and has quickly become popular all around the world. If you've never tried a sushi burrito before, you're in for a treat!


Ingredients:

  • 4 sheets Nori
  • 1 batch prepared Sushi Rice
  • 1/4 cup black sesame seeds (optional)
  • 3 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 8 oz. teriyaki tempeh or tofu
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and julienned
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, julienned
  • 2/3 cup red beet & cabbage kraut (or raw purple cabbage)
  • Soy sauce and wasabi, or Yum Yum Sauce for serving

Instructions:

  1. Lay a sheet of nori on a piece of parchment paper or a cutting board. Prepare the filling ingredients.
  2. Top the nori sheet with about 2/3 cup prepared sushi rice, using wet hands to press it evenly over the nori. Leave a 1/2-1 inch border at one edge to help adhere the burrito at the end. Sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds if desired.
  3. Arrange the fillings over the rice, keeping them on the half farthest from the nori border.
  4. Carefully lift the nori edge nearest you (opposite the naked border) up and over the fillings, wrapping very tightly like a burrito, but taking care not to break the nori. This takes some practice. If you've overfilled the sushi burrito, you can open it and remove some.
  5. Lightly wet the nori without the rice to help adhere the nori into a "burrito."
  6. With a very sharp knife, cut the sushirrito in half. Enjoy right away or wrap in parchment paper or foil and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Nutritional values for one sushi burrito:

  • Calories: 430
  • Total fat: 18g
  • Saturated fat: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 410mg
  • Total carbohydrate: 52g
  • Dietary fiber: 14g
  • Sugars: 7g
  • Protein: 18g

How to Store Sushi Burrito

It's best to eat your sushi burrito fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. To keep the nori (seaweed) crispy, wrap the burrito in plastic wrap before storing it.


Tips on Making Sushi Burrito

To make the perfect sushi burrito, start by laying out a sheet of nori on a sushi mat or a piece of plastic wrap. Spread some sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small border around the edge. Add your fillings, such as sushi-grade raw fish, avocado, cucumber, carrot, and any other ingredients you like. Roll up the burrito, tucking in the sides as you go. Slice the burrito in half and serve with soy sauce and wasabi.


What is Sushi Burrito?

Sushi burrito is a fusion dish that combines the flavors of sushi with the convenience of a burrito. It typically consists of sushi rice, nori, and a variety of fillings such as raw fish, avocado, cucumber, and carrot. The fillings are rolled up in the nori, creating a large, handheld sushi roll that's easy to eat on the go.

Now that you know how to make and store sushi burrito, it's time to get creative and come up with your own delicious combinations. Whether you stick to classic ingredients or experiment with new flavors, sushi burrito is a fun and tasty way to enjoy the best of both worlds. So why not gather your ingredients and start rolling? Let's make some sushi burrito magic!