Quinoa Sushi

Quinoa Sushi

Do you like sushi? You will love this recipe, easy to make and very nice to eat. This recipe can be made and enjoyed throughout the year. This first time I had it, I must admit I was reluctant but was pleasantly surprised at how nice the flavor of this sushi was! Try it, you will love it, but so will the kids, your family and friends.

Ingredients

1 cup of quinoa seeds 2 cups of water 1 pinch of sea salt 2 Tbspn mirin (Asian shop) 2 Tbspn rice vinegar 1-2 tbspn tahini 3 sheets nori seaweed 1 medium avocado, sliced into long slivers 1 medium to large carrot, sliced into strips 3mm thick ¼ cucumber Variations – smoked salmon, wasabi (hot!)

Method

Rinse the Quinoa seeds well (like you would sushi rice) to remove any bitter residue from the husk. Place in a saucepan with the water and salt, cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer (20mins) until all the liquid is absorbed. Take away from heat and stir in mirin and vinegar. Cool, add tahini to help the grains stick together. Proceed as you would with normal sushi making, by placing a nori sheet on a bamboo mat. Spread the Quinoa over two- thirds of the nori sheet. Place long strips of vegetables down the centre, roll and squeeze tight. One roll should yield 6 -8 pieces depending upon how thick you make them.

Quinoa Tabouleh

Quinoa Tabouleh

Quinoa is a protein-packed grain grown in South America. It can be cooked the same way as rice – boiled in water. Use 2 cups of water for one cup of dry quinoa, bring to the boil then turn the heat down low. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the water has all been absorbed. Quinoa recipes are ideal gluten free recipes for people with intolerances. Quinoa is readily available at the local supermarkets – look around the rice section.

Ingredients

3 cups of cooked quinoa (from 1 cup of dry quinoa) ½ cup parsley, chopped fine ¼ cup of coriander, chopped ¼ cup of mint leaves 2 medium tomatoes, diced 4 Tablespoons Olive oil Himalayan Crystal Salt & Pepper to taste

Mix together and adjust seasoning to taste.

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