Chirashi Salad

Chirashi Salad is a vibrant and nutritious Japanese dish that features a colorful array of fresh vegetables, sushi rice, and protein, all beautifully arranged. This healthy salad is light yet satisfying, making it perfect for a refreshing meal any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Sushi rice - 150 grams
• Water - 200 ml
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Radish - 4 small, thinly sliced
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cooked shrimp - 100 grams, peeled
• Nori sheets - 1, cut into strips
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - for drizzling
• Green onions - 2, chopped

Steps

1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and place in a pot with 200 ml of water. Let it soak for 30 minutes.
2. Bring the rice to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Once the rice has cooled slightly, gently fold this mixture into the rice until evenly coated.
4. Prepare the vegetables: julienne the cucumber and carrot, slice the radishes and avocado, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
5. Divide the seasoned sushi rice between two serving bowls. Arrange the cucumber, carrot, radish, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and shrimp on top of the rice in a visually appealing manner.
6. Sprinkle nori strips and sesame seeds over the salad. Garnish with chopped green onions and drizzle with soy sauce to taste.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy Chirashi Salad!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Cholesterol: 160 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in protein from shrimp and healthy fats from avocado.

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