TOFU MAKI (VEGETARIAN SUSHI)

Steps:

• Drain the tofu and slice in half width wise and then slice each half in half so you have 4 short pieces.
• Holding your knife parallel to the cutting service, slice the tofu blocks in half.
• Take each piece and cut in half again to yield 32 short pieces of tofu.
• Cut off top quarter of each nori sheet along short end.
• Place one sheet of nori with the shiny side down on a sushi mat.
• The long end should be toward you.
• Moisten your hands and mold 3/4 cup rice in a tube like line over nori, leaving a 1-inch border on one long end of the sheet.
• Place 2-3 pieces of tofu, 2 carrot strips, 2 slices avocado, 1 green onion top, and 2 cucumber strips along top third of the rice-covered nori sheet.
• Lift the edge of the nori closest to you and fold it over the filling.
• Now lift the bottom edge of the sushi mat and begin to roll toward the top edge.
• You need to press firmly on the roll to keep it tight.
• Continue rolling to the top edge and press the mat at the top to seal the roll.
• Let the roll rest for 5 minutes with the seam side down.
• Repeat the procedure until all 6 sheets of nori are filled and rolled.
• Slice each roll into 8 pieces and serve.
• Note: Save any extra tofu pieces for another batch of avocado rolls or use in a salad or fry them up and serve as a crispy treat.