Krabby Sushi Sandwiches
This recipe has been living rent free in my head for the last 6 months, and now I’m so excited to finally share it with you. So you too can have this living rent free in the back of your brain. And speaking about the brain, this recipe is packed with amazing health benefits and nutrition to keep your brain activity running at optimal levels.
How great is lions mane for brain health you may ask? Lions mane mushrooms have been shown to help with depression and anxiety, can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, can reduce risks of heart disease (the #1 killer in US), can boost your immune system, can help fight off cancer causing properties, and are packed full of nutrients like potassium, phosphorus, B-vitamins, fiber, and many traces of other important minerals for healthy cognitive function. The only down side is many people don’t know how to prepare it. Enter my recipe stage left!
These sushi sandwiches have raw lions mane that have been marinated, not cooked, so they hold a lot of their nutritional profile. Plus, these mushrooms taste just like your favorite crab meat from your local grocery store, but without any of the cruelty and none of the fuss. Save this for your next date night or get together when you want everyone to get involved. When everyone gets involved in the cooking process, not only does it make it more fun, but everyone appriectes it a little bit more when it’s time to sit down and eat.
This recipe is:
great for date night or small gatherings
dairy free
gluten free
refined sugar free
vegan
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Makes 3-4 handrolls:
The Goods:
For the rice:
2 cups white jasmine rice, cooked to package instructions
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp agave
3 tbsp sesame seeds
For the lions mane krab meat:
1/3 cup cashew cream or vegan mayo
1 tsp wasabi paste + extra if needed
1 tbsp lemon juice
1-2 tbsp tamari
3 green onions, thin sliced
8-12 oz lions mane mushrooms, teared into small stripes
For the sushi sandwiches:
sushi seaweed sheets
1-2 large purple carrot, ribboned with peeler
1-2 avocados, sliced
hot sauce garnish
tamari or soy sauce garnish
The Method:
First, cook the rice to package instructions. Once the rice is finished, let it steam for 5 minutes before you uncover and fluff the rice with a fork. Fork in the rice vinegar, agave, sesame seeds, and set aside to cool off for 15-20 minutes uncovered.
As the rice is cooling, grab a large bowl and toss in all the ingredients for the krab meat except the lions mane, and stir with a spoon until everything is fully mixed into a sauce. Taste for heat. Gently fold the mushrooms into the sauce until they are fully coated. Set aside.
To assemble the sandwiches, first place a sheet of plastic wrap on a clean work surface, then place a nori sheet on top of the plastic wrap, shiny side facing down.
Spread a layer of rice evenly on the center of the nori sheet, creating a 4x4 inch square or even smaller if needed. (Bai’s tip: it’s easy to overstuff these, so a little goes a long way.)
Next, add your fillings one by one on top of the rice. (I layered it with 3-4 carrot ribbons, 6-8 avocado slices, then 1/3 cup krab meat)
Place another smaller nori seaweed sheet on top of the fillings (should be the exact size of the rice and filling), ensuring the filling is covered by seaweed on top and underneath. Gently wet your fingers with water and dampen the corners of the bottom larger nori square. Fold the corners of the bottom nori sheet over the center to make a square shape. Use the plastic wrap to help navigate the closing of the handroll, by folding one side at a time until all the sides are folded up. Set aside and let this sit for 3-5 minutes, this will help the nori to stick to the rice and the fillings inside. Repeat with the other nori sheets and fixings until you have 3-5 handrolls.
When you are ready to eat, grab a sharp knife and cut the squares diagonally, and remove the plastic wrap. Serve with hot sauce and tamari. Enjoy within 2-3 hours. Roll only what you think you can eat, because these do not last longer than 4 hours.
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