These easy and delicious sushi rolls are made with millet and fresh fillings, and their flavor is enhanced by pickled ginger and wasabi. Enjoy them as part of a main course or as a snack.
Ingredients:
For the sushi:
- 1 cup millet;
- 2 cups water;
- 2-3 sheets of nori;
- 1 cup cucumber, cut into thin julienne strips;
- 1 cup carrot, cut into thin julienne strips;
- 1 cup red cabbage, cut into thin strips.
For the pickled ginger:
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice;
- 1 tsp raw honey;
- 2-3 cm piece of ginger, peeled and cut into very thin slices.
For the wasabi:
- 1 tsp wasabi powder;
- 1-2 tbsp. water.
Method of preparation:
Marinated ginger: In a small bowl, combine the orange or lemon juice with the raw honey and whisk until well combined. Add the thinly sliced ginger and submerge it in the liquid. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
Boil the millet: Place the water and millet in a small saucepan. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, until the millet is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
To roll the sushi: Place a sheet of nori on a cutting board, long side facing you. Spread about ¾ cup of millet on one end of the sheet, closest to you, spreading it evenly, leaving about 2 cm of space at the top. Arrange a small amount of the fillings (cucumber, carrot, cabbage) in the middle of the millet layer.
Carefully start rolling the nori sheet from the bottom edge to the top, tightening it well. Before completing the roll, dip a finger in the ginger marinade and run it along the top edge of the sheet to stick it. Cut each roll with a sharp knife into equal pieces. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Wasabi: mix wasabi powder with water until a homogeneous paste is obtained.
Serve the millet sushi immediately, accompanied by wasabi and pickled ginger.
Tips:
You can make a larger batch of pickled ginger and add it to salads, stir-fries, or stir-fries. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Serving size for 2-3 people.
