How do I make the rice buns stick together for these sushi burgers?

To form the rice 'buns', use wet hands before shaping each one. This helps prevent sticking and creates a cohesive bun from the cooked calrose rice, ensuring it holds its shape.

What kind of rice is best for making the 'buns' in this recipe?

Calrose rice is specified for this recipe. Its medium grain and sticky texture when cooked make it ideal for forming the sturdy 'buns' that hold the sushi burger together effectively.

Can I use different vegetables for the fillings in my Rainbow Sushi Burger?

While this recipe uses purple cabbage, cucumber, carrot, mango, radish, and avocado for a vibrant rainbow effect, you can customize with other thinly sliced vegetables like bell peppers or sprouts to your preference.

How can I keep the Rainbow Sushi Burger from falling apart while eating?

After assembling, wrap your sushi burger in 1-2 soy wrappers. This crucial step helps to keep all the colorful toppings together and makes the burger much easier to handle and enjoy.

What is the best way to store leftover Rainbow Sushi Burgers?

It's best to enjoy these sushi burgers fresh, as the rice and fresh vegetables are optimal shortly after preparation. If you must store them, refrigerate immediately in an airtight container and consume within a day for best quality.

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Rainbow Sushi Burgers
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

GF By: Gina Fontana

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Colorful Rainbow Sushi Burger, calrose rice buns, layered with purple cabbage, cucumber, carrot, mango, radish, avocado, sesame seeds.

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Rainbow Sushi Burgers [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Sometimes you may want sushi, but just don’t have the patience to make it. We bring you the sushi burger! You can put whatever you want on this ‘burger’, but for this recipe, load it up with colorful veggies and top it with a sriracha mayo sauce.

Ingredients You Need for Rainbow Sushi Burgers [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Burgers:

1 1/2 cups calrose rice, cooked
Purple cabbage
Cucumber
Carrot
Mango
Radish
Avocado
Sesame seeds
Black sesame seeds
Salt and pepper
1 nori sheet

For the Sriracha Mayo Sauce:

1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise
1-2 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce (depending on how spicy you like it)
Pinch salt and pepper

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How to Prepare Rainbow Sushi Burgers [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Cook your rice according to package directions.
Let the rice cool while you slice your toppings and make your sauce.
Make your Sriracha mayo by blending them together.
With wet hands, form your rice into 'buns'. Wet your hands before making each bun.
Layer your toppings on the bottom 'bun', slather sauce on the top 'bun' and place over toppings, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
If adding nori to your 'burger' cut 1 sheet into squares as you would add cheese on your burger .
Wrap the 'burger' in 1-2 soy wrappers for ease of handling and keeping all your toppings together.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.