Ingredients:
– Sushi Rice
– Nori Sheets
– Honeydew Melon
– Mango
– Kiwi
– Pineapple
– Strawberry
– Cream Cheese
– Avocado
– Rice Vinegar
– Soy Sauce
– Wasabi
– Pickled Ginger
– Bamboo rolling mat
– Sharp knife
Instructions:
1. Cook the Rice
To make sushi rice, rinse 2 cups of rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Add the rinsed rice to a rice cooker with 2 1/4 cups of cold water and cook until done. Once done, transfer the rice to a bowl and let it cool.
2. Cut the Fruits
Cut the honeydew melon, mango, kiwi, pineapple, and strawberry into small bite-sized pieces. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and then slice it.
3. Mix the Rice Vinegar
Mix 1/4 cup of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a small bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add this mixture to the cooled rice and mix well, making sure that the rice absorbs the vinegar mixture.
4. Prepare the Cream Cheese
Take 2 tablespoons of cream cheese and let it come to room temperature. Once it’s room temperature, mix it with a tablespoon of soy sauce and set it aside.
5. Roll the Sushi
Place a nori sheet on a bamboo rolling mat, shiny side down. Spread a thin layer of prepared sushi rice over the nori sheet, leaving a small border at the top of the sheet. Place a few pieces of the fruit and avocado on top of the rice in a row across the center of the nori sheet. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese soy sauce mixture on top of the fruit and avocado pieces.
6. Roll and Cut the Sushi
Using the bamboo rolling mat, roll the sushi tightly, making sure that the filling is tucked in tight. Once rolled, remove the sushi from the bamboo mat and cut it into bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife.
7. Serve and Enjoy
Once the sushi is cut, arrange it on a plate, and serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
In conclusion, preparing sushi with fruit is a fun and healthy way to enjoy this popular Japanese delicacy. The fruity flavors of this sushi dish are perfect for those who are looking for an alternative to traditional sushi. So, next time you’re feeling creative in the kitchen, try making fruit sushi using this recipe. Your taste buds will thank you!