Nori Lunch Rolls

August 7th, 2017

These colorful rolls are terrific on their own, or you can make them heartier by adding an ounce or two of steamed shrimp, baked tofu or smoked salmon. Just don’t overload the wrap or you may find them difficult to roll.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces thin rice noodles
8 sheets nori
1 cup rehydrated hijiki or other seaweed (about 1/2 cup dried)
1 cup finely chopped kale leaves
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup shredded radish
1/3 cup sliced mint leaves
1/3 cup sliced basil leaves
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (white or black or a mix of both)
Low-sodium soy sauce for serving (optional)

Method:
Cook noodles according to the package directions. Drain well and pat dry.

Overlap 2 nori sheets to form a rectangle that measures about 8x12 inches. With a pastry brush dipped in water, brush the underside of the top sheet where it overlaps and press down to seal the 2 together. Leaving a 1-inch border all around the edges, cover the bottom third of the longer side of the sheet with a quarter of the noodles, hijiki, kale, carrot, cabbage, radish, mint and basil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Fold in the sides of the wrap and firmly roll it up as you would a burrito. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, making 4 rolls. Serve immediately with soy sauce, if using, or wrap securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutritional Info:
Per Serving: Serving size: 1 filled roll, 100 calories (25 from fat), 2.5g total fat, 370mg sodium, 16g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 4g protein.

WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.