Vegetarian Sushi
- 4 to 8 savoy cabbage or iceberg lettuce leaves
- somen
- 1/2 cup matchstick-size strips carrots
- 1/2 cup matchstick-size strips green onion
- 1/2 cup matchstick-size strips red bell pepper
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic*
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- *Thin Japanese wheat noodles and chili paste with garlic are available at Asian markets, specialty foods stores, and in the Asian section of some supermarkets.
- Bring pot of water to boil.
- Add cabbage and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Using slotted spoon, remove cabbage.
- Refresh under cold water and drain.
- Pat leaves dry.
- Using small knife, remove thick center vein.
- Return water to boil.
- Add noodles and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Drain.
- Refresh under cold water and drain.
- Arrange 4 leaves on work surface.
- Place additional leaves on each arranged leaf if needed to form 8-inch length.
- Place 1/4 cup noodles along 1 long side of each leaf forming 1-inch-wide strip.
- Arrange carrots atop noodles, then green onion, bell pepper and cilantro leaves.
- Starting from 1 long side, roll leaf over filling.
- Roll up tightly in jelly roll fashion.
- Place each roll on piece of plastic wrap and roll up tightly, twisting ends.
- Refrigerate rolls 1 to 8 hours.
- Combine vinegar, soy sauce, chili paste and sugar in bowl.
- (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.)
- Remove plastic wrap from rolls.
- Trim ends.
- Cut each roll into 6 pieces.
- Place pieces cut side up on platter.
- Place sauce in center of rolls and serve.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/vegetarian-sushi-156 (may not work)