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Vegetarian Sushi Rolls

Children roll vegetarian sushi with rice and colourful vegetable fillings.

How to run it

  1. Cook and season sushi rice ahead.
  2. Prepare vegetable strips like carrot, cucumber and avocado.
  3. Children spread rice, add fillings and roll.
  4. Educators slice the rolls to serve.

You will need

  • nori sheets
  • sushi rice
  • carrot
  • cucumber
  • avocado
  • bamboo mats
Make it easier or harderYounger children make hand rolls; older children experiment with fillings.
SafetyCheck allergies and dietary needs, and educators slice with sharp knives.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Preparing vegetable dishes builds healthy habits.

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Cooking DayJapan DayFruit and Veggie DayJunior Chef Challenge

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