Buffalo Chicken Sushi

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice short grain rice (sushi rice)
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 sheets nori
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 2 ribs celery, cut into thin strips
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips
• 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup cheese tortilla chips, crumbled (optional)

Directions

1. Bring the water and rice to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 18-22 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat the vinegar, sugar and salt in a pan over medium heat until the sugar and salt have dissolved, set aside and let cool.
3. Spread the rice out in a large wide bowl and fold in the vinegar mixture.
4. Place a sheet of nori on a sushi mat with the shiny side down and cover 3/4's of it with a thin layer of rice. Place a row of buffalo chicken, celery, carrots, blue cheese and crumbled tortilla chips down 1 inch away from the edge and roll it up. Repeat 3 more times.
5. Slice the rolls into 6 pieces and enjoy!

 

*Courtesy of:  http://www.closetcooking.com/2012/07/buffalo-chicken-sushi.html