Easy Sushi

1. 1

   Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil, add the rice and simmer, covered, for about 8 mins. Turn off the heat and leave the rice to swell for 10 mins off the heat. Transfer the rice to a large bowl, stir in the vinegar, cover with a damp towel and leave to cool.

2. 2

   Blanch the lettuce leaves for 10 seconds in boiling water. Mix the rice, cheese and most of the thyme leaves.

3. 3

   Wrap a bamboo mat in foil. Lay out the lettuce leaves into two 2 x 8 inch rectangle. Spread a 1/4 inch thick layer of rice on the leaves with moistened hands and put the cucumber sticks in the middle of the rectangle. Roll up the leaves and lift them on the bamboo mat onto a plate.

4. 4

   Whisk the vinegar, honey, mustard and shallot and add the oil in dribs and drabs while stirring. Season to taste. Fry the mushrooms in a pan coated with oil for 4 mins and season with a little salt.

5. 5

   Cut the rice rolls cut into 5-6 pieces with a sharp knife. Serve the rolls with the sauce and mushrooms, garnished with thyme.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.