Gluten-Free Sushi Rolls JOC Appetizer

Ingredients:

2 sheets of nori (seaweed)
1 cup sushi rice, cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt
1/2 avocado, sliced into thin strips
1/2 cucumber, julienned
4-6 cooked shrimp, peeled and halved lengthwise (or a protein of your choice)
Soy sauce (gluten-free)
Pickled ginger
Wasabi (gluten-free)
Bamboo sushi rolling mat

Instructions:

Place a sheet of plastic wrap on your bamboo sushi rolling mat. Lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the plastic wrap.

Wet your hands to prevent the rice from sticking, then take a handful of sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori, leaving a small gap along the top edge.

Lay the avocado strips, cucumber, and shrimp (or your chosen protein) in a horizontal line across the center of the rice.

Carefully lift the bamboo mat with the plastic wrap, nori, and rice, then roll it over the ingredients. Apply gentle pressure to shape the sushi roll.

Continue rolling until you reach the exposed edge of the nori. Moisten the edge with a bit of water, then press to seal the roll.

Use a sharp, wet knife to slice the roll into bite-sized pieces. Make sure to wet the knife between cuts for cleaner slices.

Serve your gluten-free sushi rolls with gluten-free soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.

Enjoy your homemade sushi rolls as a delightful gluten-free appetizer!