Shiitake Maki Roll with Sesame Seeds

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Shiitake Maki Roll with Sesame Seeds Recipe

This Shiitake Maki Roll with Sesame Seeds is a delectable vegan sushi roll that is simple to prepare at home. The marinated shiitake mushrooms add a rich umami flavor that complements the nuttiness of the sesame seeds perfectly. For the full sushi experience, serve with wasabi paste and pickled ginger.

Ingredients

• To serve, wasabi paste
• toasted sesame seeds, 2 tbsp
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 cups cooked sushi rice
• To serve, pickled ginger
• 3 nori seaweed sheets
• 6-8 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Instructions

• Mix the soy sauce, sugar, and mirin in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
• Allow the sliced shiitake mushrooms to marinate in the bowl for 10 minutes.
• Place a nori seaweed sheet on a bamboo sushi mat.
• Wet your hands and evenly distribute 1/3 of the sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border on the top edge.
• Arrange 2-3 marinated shiitake mushroom slices in a row down the center of the rice.
• Sesame seeds can be sprinkled on top of the mushrooms.
• Lift the nearest edge of the mat and tightly roll it away from you, pressing the filling into the roll with your fingers.
• Rep with the rest of the nori, rice, and filling.
• Using a sharp knife, cut each roll into 6-8 pieces.
• With wasabi paste and pickled ginger, serve.

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