3 Delicious Raw Sushi Recipes

This recipe comes from Philip McCluskey’s website, Loving Raw, where he shares his raw inspirational story and his journey of continued health and wellness through eating raw foods and taking care of himself. There have been a couple requests from readers who want to tackle raw sushi but are a little intimidated because the recipes look intimidating. So we went out on a search for an easy approach to making raw sushi and we stumbled upon this fantastic find on Philip’s website. Here’s the article below:

So you got friends coming over and you don’t know what to make, how about Raw Sushi!

It’s fairly quick to make, looks impressive, and tastes great!

Heather and I were just eating soups for the day, but we had friends come over and wanted to whip up something special.  Sushi was just the ticket.

People have commented in the past that raw sushi was intimidating to make because they were afraid they wouldn’t be able to roll the nori (seaweed) correctly.  A ripped or sloppy nori is not really a big deal when your home alone, but when friends are coming over, its got to be right… or so the thought is I guess.

You’re in luck then, cause to roll nori correctly no tools are required.  Nope, not even that bamboo rolling mat.  There are a couple ideas I work off of, but overall here are some of the techniques I use.  In the end practice makes perfect.

I basically make three types of raw sushi:

Pate Sushi – Lettuce, pate, and veggies.  This can be crunchy, flavorful, whatever you like.

• I usually place some sort of lettuce base down on the nori to start (like romaine or spinach).  This protects the nori from getting wet if I am going to lay down a pate.  Note:  A wet nori is a sloppy or ripped one.
• I will have whipped up a pate as well.  Something usually nut (almond, macadamia, brazil) or seed (sunflower, pumpkin, hemp) based.  I thrown in some spices (usually cayenne, sea salt, cumin) and complimenting veggies.  Meaning… if I am using red bell peppers in the nori I will add some to blend into the pate as well.  Have fun, be creative.  There are no rules here.
• Lay some of the pate on the lettuce, then top with veggies (peppers, sprouts, celery strips, carrot shreds).  Only put food on 1/4 of the nori.
• Then roll.  Just grab the end with the food and roll over and tuck under.  Inch by inch, roll and tuck.  When you get near the end wet your fingers in water and wet the end of the nori sheet.  Roll the final nori over and let it rest on the seal until it dries.

Faux Rice Sushi – Faux parsnip rice and veggies.  This is the closest looking and has the most “real sushi” appeal.

• Check online for your favorite parsnip rice recipe.  Basically its just ground parsnip and a few other seasonings.  Start with laying down a thick layer of rice.
• Add other veggies (peppers, sprouts, celery strips, carrot shreds)
• Sometimes it can be fun to make a savory sauce you can drizzle over the veggies.
• Then roll.  Just grab the end with the food and roll over and tuck under.  Inch by inch, roll and tuck.  When you get near the end wet your fingers in water and wet the end of the nori sheet.  Roll the final nori over and let it rest on the seal until it dries.

Raw Veggies Sushi – Just plain veggies in a nori wrap.  This is the simplest, usually if I am on my way out the door.

• Grab a handful of sliced, diced, julienned, or mushed (avocado) veggies, and lay them across the base of your nori.
• You might want to add a squeeze of lemon juice, or maybe a sprinkle of sea salt if desired.
• Then roll.  Just grab the end with the food and roll over and tuck under.  Inch by inch, roll and tuck.  When you get near the end wet your fingers in water and wet the end of the nori sheet.  Roll the final nori over and let it rest on the seal until it dries.

Add-Ons
Add a nice green tea (Sencha) for flavor, maybe a little Eden wasabi powder blend for a kick, and a little unpasteurized Nama Shoyu for dipping and you’re all set.

Break out the fine china, or in this case Japanese sushi plates, and have a party!  Spending time with loved ones is the real reward.

Source Information: Recipe and photographs are original property of Philip McCluskey www.lovingraw.com. All Rights Reserved.

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One Response to “3 Delicious Raw Sushi Recipes”

1. (Mostly) Raw Friday Family Fun Night « Raw Food Adventure says:

   September 11, 2010 at 11:46 am

   [...] ingredients in this paragraph for recipes.  I’ve had delicious raw sushi using grated parsnip in place of the rice.  Other rice substitutes include grated jicama or even soaked raw [...]