Best 2 Quinoa Brown Rice Sushi Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Quinoa brown rice sushi is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional sushi. It is made with a combination of quinoa and brown rice, which provides a nutty flavor and a chewy texture. Quinoa brown rice sushi is also a good source of fiber, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy sushi, quinoa brown rice sushi is a great option.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BROWN RICE AND QUINOA SUSHI ROLLS



Brown Rice and Quinoa Sushi Rolls image

I have omitted white sugar and flour from my diet and wanted to come up with a new way to make sushi, since being half Japanese, I still wanted to be able to enjoy sushi but wanted an option. I love it! Adds that extra bit of protein to make this a well-rounded light meal or snack. I like organic sugar in this recipe.

Provided by Shirley

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅔ cup short-grain brown rice
2 ⅓ cups water
1 pinch sea salt
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup quinoa
4 sheets nori (dry seaweed)
½ carrot, shredded
½ cucumber, cut into thin strips
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain brown rice and bring to a boil in a saucepan with water and a pinch of sea salt. Reduce heat to low, cover pan, and simmer rice for 30 minutes. Rice will not be dry.
  • Meanwhile, stir rice vinegar, cider vinegar, mirin, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt in a bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved. Set the vinegar mixture aside.
  • Stir quinoa into rice and cooking liquid, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low again; simmer until rice and quinoa are both tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 more minutes. Transfer rice and quinoa into a large bowl and gently mix the vinegar mixture into the rice, spreading the grains out a little as you mix to help dry and cool the rice and quinoa. Let rice mixture cool until warm, about 10 minutes of stirring and fanning.
  • Place a nori sheet onto a sushi mat. With wet fingers, lightly press about 1/4 the rice mixture onto the nori sheet in an even layer, leaving about 1/2-inch uncovered at the top of the sheet. Place about 1/4 the shredded carrot, cucumber strips, and avocado slices in a line across the bottom of the rice.
  • Pick up the edge of the bamboo rolling sheet, fold the bottom edge of the sheet up, enclosing the filling, and tightly roll the sushi into a thick cylinder. Once the sushi is rolled, wrap it in the mat and gently squeeze to compact it tightly. Unwrap the roll and cut into 6 pieces to serve; repeat with remaining ingredients to make 4 rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 319.6 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

QUINOA BROWN RICE SUSHI



Quinoa Brown Rice Sushi image

Provided by Dr. Mao Shing Ni

Categories     Soy     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Dinner     Quinoa     Tofu     Avocado     Root Vegetable     Carrot     Healthy     Vegan     Brown Rice     Advance Prep Required     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sticky brown rice
1/2 cup quinoa
8 ounces baked bean curd/tofu, cut into long thin strips
4 to 5 carrots cut into matchsticks
4 nori seaweed sheets
2 pickled cucumbers (low sodium), cut into matchsticks
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Pickled ginger, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Place the rice, quinoa, and 3 cups water into a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. (You can also cook the rice and quinoa in 3 cups water in a pressure cooker for 15 minutes).
  • 2. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and cook the carrots until softened, about 30 seconds. Drain and rinse them under cold water.
  • 3. Unroll a bamboo sushi mat on a work surface and put a sheet of nori on it. Wet your hands and divide the rice into 4 equal portions. Divide one portion into 4 small, firm balls and press them evenly onto the nori, covering the entire sheet with a thin layer of grains. Evenly spread one-quarter of the bean curd, one quarter of the carrots, one-quarter of the cucumbers, and one quarter of the avocado in the center of the rice. Using the mat as a guide, roll the topped nori tightly and evenly into a sushi roll, wetting the edges of the nori sheet with water if necessary, so it sticks together at the seam. Repeat three more times with the remaining nori, rice, and vegetables.
  • 4. Slice the rolls into 1 1/2-inch-thick pieces with a sharp, wet knife and transfer them to a serving platter. Garnish with cilantro and pickled ginger.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your sushi taste its best. Look for sushi-grade fish, high-quality quinoa and brown rice, and crisp vegetables.
  • Cook the quinoa and brown rice perfectly. The quinoa and brown rice should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them. If they are overcooked, they will be mushy and difficult to work with.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the fish and vegetables. A sharp knife will help you get clean, even cuts that will make your sushi look and taste better.
  • Don't overstuff the sushi rolls. If you overstuff the rolls, they will be difficult to roll and they will fall apart when you try to eat them. Aim for a thin, even layer of filling.
  • Serve the sushi immediately. Sushi is best served fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for no more than 2 hours.

Conclusion:

Quinoa and brown rice sushi is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional sushi. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little practice, you can make sushi rolls that are just as good as the ones you get at a restaurant. So next time you're looking for a fun and healthy meal, give quinoa and brown rice sushi a try!

Related Topics