Japanese Yam Sushi
What Started it all:
yam sushi
This recipe for Japanese yam sushi is a delightful and healthy dish that's perfect for sharing with friends and family. The fresh and seasonal ingredients make it a nutritious and delicious option for a gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 yam (sweet potato), peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 sheets nori (seaweed)
- Soy sauce, for serving
- Pickled ginger, for serving
- Wasabi, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
- In a saucepan, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
- Steam the sliced yam until tender, then set aside to cool.
- Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat. Moisten your hands and spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a small border at the top.
- Arrange a few slices of yam in the center of the rice.
- Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat, then slice into pieces.
- Serve the yam sushi with soy sauce, pickled ginger, wasabi, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions.