Simple Raw Sushi

Keep the vitamin and mineral-packed nori and throw out the sugary white rice. This dish provides the essence of sushi and is a delicious way to obtain B vitamins, calcium, and iron.

Add or substitute other vegetables if you wish. It's a creative use for that bell pepper or avocado threatening to go bad.

I used to roll the nori by hand until making it one night at my friend Laura's house where she let me use her sushi roller. I've been using one ever since. 

If you want to keep this raw, be sure to buy un-toasted nori sheets.

Simple Raw Sushi

4 sheets nori seaweed

4 romaine leaves

1 cup alfalfa sprouts

1 cucumber, julienned

1 carrot, shredded or julienned

Place the nori sheet in front of you. Lay one leaf of romaine lettuce horizontally on top of the nori on the side closest to you. Lay the sprouts, cucumber pieces, and carrot pieces horizontally following the line of the romaine leaf. Carefully roll the nori around the vegetables, pulling it gently toward you as you roll it to make it nice and tight. Then, moisten the end of the nori farthest from you with some water and seal it like an envelope. Slice the roll with a sharp knife down the middle. Dip in Raw Caesar Dressing or Raw Teriyaki Sauce.


Makes 8 rolls.


From Natalia Rose's The Raw Food Detox Diet.