Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice, brown, medium-grain, cooked
  • 1/2 -cup quinoa
  • 2/3 -cup sweet red peppers, raw
  • 4 oz. white tuna, canned in water, drained solids
  • 2 Tbs. seaweed or kelp, raw
  • 1/2 -cup shiitake mushrooms, cooked without salt
  • 1/2 -cup carrots, raw
  • 1/2 -cup cucumber with peel, raw
  • 1/2 oriental radish, 7 inches long, raw
  • 1 Tbs. sesame seed kernels, toasted without added salt

Method

  • Cook the brown rice and quinoa in 3 cups of water (35-40 min.).
  • Bring to a boil for 2 minutes and then reduce heat.
  • Do not stir.
  • Once cooked, remove the lid and drape a tea towel over grain for 10 minutes to cool.
  • Transfer the grain to a ceramic or wood bowl, using a wood paddle to fluff the grain.
  • Mix together the sushi vinegar by combining 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon of honey.
  • Add sushi vinegar slowly to prevent sticking.
  • Place a sheet of nori on a sushi mat.
  • Cover the entire sheet with grain, leaving an inch on the bottom and top.
  • Add fillings across the center of the roll.
  • Make sure they're evenly distributed and do not over stuff.
  • Tap a wet finger across the top flap of the nori sheet to ensure a good seal and roll the mat with a firm squeeze.
  • Slice in 1/2-inch slices with an extra sharp knife.
  • Enjoy with wasabi, ginger and a dab of tamari.