Quinoa and smoked salmon sushi

Posted by petra08 on February 26, 2016 · 24 Comments 

Sometimes when I leave my hideaway by the coast and head to London I get an overwhelming urge to eat sushi. I think it might be due to two reasons, it is not available here and it makes a perfect lunch.

I sometimes make sushi myself but am very far from the masters and well, do you ever achieve sushi perfection? Iconic sushi master Jiro Ono has dedicated his whole life to sushi and never once does he come across as anything but humble and still learning.

This makes me a little reluctant to try new things with sushi but the other day I really fancied some and made some with leftover quinoa and smoked salmon.

 

I did a take to see what I else I could use and came up with some green ingredients.

 

Salmon and quinoa 

 

Avocado, cucumber and herbs

 

Quinoa and smoked salmon sushi 

preparation time 10 minutes 

cooking time 0 minutes 

serves 2 as a starter, makes 1 roll 

Ingredients

• 3 heaped tbsp chopped smoked salmon
• 1 nori sheet
• 1 1/2 dl or 3/4 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/4 avocado
• cucumber
• coriander
• chives
• lemon zest

Cling film the bamboo map. Place the quinoa on the nori sheet and add the toppings, salmon, cucumber, avocado and the chives.

 

 

Roll the sushi and cut it in to slices. Garnish with coriander and lemon zest.

 

 

I didn’t add any sushi seasoning but served it with soy sauce and wasabi and it was healthy and yes, it did hit my sushi spot. Quinoa is a great substitute for rice and it was very quick to make. Sushi lunches at home coming up.

 

I was so pleased with my sushi I am bringing a big plate to Fiesta Friday! Hosted by the lovely Angie and co hosted by Zeba, Food for the Soul who brought us (to me) exotic sounding banana and avocado chaat, have a look at here, it looks super comforting! The second co host is the lovely Suzanne, A Pug in the Kitchen, who brought us a Roasted carrot, golden beet and goat cheese tart with Dukkah. Anything with cheese will always catch my attention and here with delicious roast veg as well!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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