Inspired by the beauty and simplicity of Asian food.

Ingredients:

I pkg tempeh, cut into 1/2 strips and steamed for 15 min, marinated and baked

2 cups sushi rice, cooked

1 carrot julienne

1 daikon julienne

Toasted sesame seeds

Wasabi paste or hot sauce

Nori seaweed sheets

Marinade:

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp water

2 tsp wasabi paste

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp freshly grated ginger

Directions: 

1. Steam 2 cups of sushi rice.
2. Cut tempeh into 1/2 inch strips and steam for 15 minutes.
3. Transfer tempeh to baking dish and arrange flat.
4. Combine marinade ingredients and pour over tempeh.
5. Refrigerate overnight or for as long as possible.
6. Bake tempeh at 350 for 20 minutes turning once.
7. Lay nori wrap on sushi mat shiny side down and spread a thin even layer of rice on nori leaving 1 inch at far end.
8. Place tempeh strips about 1/3 of the way down, two layers are great too.
9. Layer daikon and carrot or any other filler of choice and a line of wasabi or hot sauce and toasted sesame seeds.
10. Roll the nori around the filling squeezing tight to form the maki roll letting out the sushi mat a bit at a time on the top side till you have a perfect roll.
11. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces and enjoy.

Practice makes perfect!