Topic —  Lunch,

Veggie Sushi Surprise

May 30, 2011
Jan Scott

My oldest son loves sushi and often requests it for lunch. My youngest son doesn’t feel quite the same way. I really think he would like it if he gave it a try, but there’s just something about the nori-wrapped rice and fish combination that’s incredibly offensive to him. He’s not even keen on California rolls, and despite my best efforts I have yet to offer him a sushi he likes. Until now. 

One thing he does enjoy is a cucumber cup stuffed with tuna and egg salad, so I thought I would try it with rice as well. As it turns out, this is a sushi-style food he enjoys. It’s all the same ingredients used in traditional vegetarian sushi, just served up in a brand new way.

I suppose the lesson I’ve learned here is, if something doesn’t work the first time, try it again in a new way. You just might be surprised what your kids will eat for lunch when presented with a fresh idea.

Cucumber Sushi Surprise

You’ll Need

• 2 cups sticky rice, prepared as per package directions
• 4 sheets nori
• 1 cucumber, halved (one half cut into long strips and the other cut into 1” chunks)
• Soy sauce

Prep and Cook

For Cucumber Rolls

1. Place the nori on the counter.
2. Spread ½ cup of rice on top.
3. Place cucumber sticks lengthwise on the middle of the rice.
4. Roll up into a log and cut into bite-size pieces.
5. Serve with soy sauce.

For Cucumber Cup Sushi

1. Hollow out cucumber sections with a small spoon or melon baller.
2. Fill the centre of the cucumber with sticky rice.
3. Crumble one sheet of nori and sprinkle over the rice cups.
4. Serve with soy sauce.

How do you get your kids to eat foods you’re certain they’ll like if only they gave them a try?

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