Goma-ae Miso & Sesame Spinach Salad with Vegetable Sushi

Traditional Japanese side dish of sesame and miso paste mixed with vegetables served alongside vegetable sushi with brown rice. Also a tutorial on how to make your own sushi rice!

For the Goma-ae:
2½ Tablespoon toasted ground sesame seeds
½ Tablespoon rice wine
Drop of maple syrup (to taste)
1 Tablespoon white miso paste
1½ – 2 Tablespoons water
5 Oz package spinach
Whole Sesame seeds (for sprinkling on top)

For the Sushi Vinegar (it is best to use a kitchen scale for accuracy):
¼ Cup rice vinegar (60 g)
2 Tablespoon raw turbinado sugar (25g)
1¼ Teaspoon sea salt (5 g)

For the Rice:
⅔ Cup short grain brown rice (this is enough rice to make about 4 rolls)
½ Teaspoon soy sauce (wheat-free tamari for gluten sensitivities)
1 Cup water

For the Sushi Roll:
2 Small cucumber
1 Avocado
Sesame seeds
2 Nori sheets

View the full recipe at The Scratch Artist →