Vegetarian Sushi Recipe

Here’s a delicious vegetarian sushi recipe that you can easily make at home. This recipe features a variety of fresh vegetables and crispy tofu, making it both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

For the Sushi Rice

• 2 cups sushi rice (medium or short-grain)
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar (or maple syrup)
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Fillings

• 1 avocado, sliced into strips
• 1 cucumber, sliced into matchsticks
• 2 carrots, sliced into matchsticks
• 7 oz firm tofu, pressed and cut into strips
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sautéed or roasted
• 1 cup sweet potato, cut into matchsticks and roasted
• Optional: sesame seeds for sprinkling

For Serving

• Soy sauce or tamari
• Pickled ginger
• Wasabi (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Sushi Rice

1. Rinse the Rice: Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
2. Cook the Rice: Combine the rinsed rice with 2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until all water is absorbed. Let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.
3. Season the Rice: In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat this mixture until the sugar dissolves. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Allow it to cool.

Prepare the Fillings

4. Cook the Tofu: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Add the tofu strips and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 10-12 minutes. Season with soy sauce while cooking.
5. Prepare Vegetables: Slice your avocado, cucumber, carrots, and sauté or roast shiitake mushrooms and sweet potato.

Assemble the Sushi Rolls

6. Lay Out Nori: Place a sheet of nori shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat or clean surface.
7. Add Rice: With wet hands, spread about 3/4 cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
8. Add Fillings: Lay a few strips of tofu, avocado, cucumber, carrot, sweet potato, and mushrooms horizontally across the rice.
9. Roll It Up: Starting from the bottom edge, use the mat to lift and roll the nori over the fillings tightly. Continue rolling until you reach the bare edge of nori; wet this edge with water to seal.
10. Cut Rolls: Use a sharp knife dipped in water to cut the roll into bite-sized pieces.

Serve

11. Serve your vegetarian sushi with soy sauce or tamari for dipping, along with pickled ginger and wasabi if desired.

Enjoy your homemade vegetarian sushi! It’s perfect for a healthy meal or snack and can be customized with your favorite ingredients.

Here are some easy vegan sushi recipes and tips for beginners, including how to make sushi without a mat, popular fillings, sushi rice preparation, and creative roll ideas.

Easy Vegan Sushi Recipes for Beginners

1. Vegetable Roll Sushi

• Ingredients: Sushi rice, nori sheets, avocado, cucumber, carrots, and optional tofu.
• Instructions: Cook sushi rice and let it cool. Place a nori sheet on a surface, spread rice over it, and add your chosen fillings. Roll tightly and slice into pieces.

1. Crispy Tofu Sushi

• Ingredients: Sushi rice, nori sheets, firm tofu (pressed and sliced), cucumber, and carrots.
• Instructions: Cook tofu until crispy in a pan. Assemble with rice and veggies on nori, roll tightly, and cut.

1. Sweet Potato & Mushroom Rolls

• Ingredients: Sushi rice, nori sheets, roasted sweet potato (cut into matchsticks), shiitake mushrooms (sautéed), avocado.
• Instructions: Prepare rice and fillings as above. Roll with nori and slice.

How to Make Sushi Without a Sushi Mat

• Use Your Hands: Place the nori on a clean surface. Spread the sushi rice over the nori, leaving an inch at the top. Add your fillings at one end.
• Roll by Hand: Tuck the edge of the nori over the fillings and roll tightly while continuing to tuck. Use a little water on the edge of the nori to seal it.

Popular Vegan Sushi Fillings

• Avocado: Creamy texture that pairs well with other ingredients.
• Cucumber: Adds crunch and freshness.
• Carrots: Sweet and crunchy when julienned.
• Tofu: Can be marinated or cooked until crispy.
• Mango: For a sweet twist.
• Pickled Vegetables: Such as pickled radish for tanginess.

How to Make Sushi Rice at Home

1. Rinse the Rice: Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice under cold water until clear.
2. Cook the Rice:

• Combine rinsed rice with 2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.

1. Season the Rice:

• Mix 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl until dissolved. Fold this mixture into the cooked rice while it’s still warm. Allow it to cool before using.

Creative Vegan Sushi Rolls

1. Rainbow Rolls: Use colorful vegetables like red bell pepper, purple cabbage, and yellow squash along with avocado for a vibrant look.
2. Beet & Avocado Rolls: Roast Chioggia beets for a unique flavor and beautiful presentation alongside creamy avocado[5].
3. Spicy Tofu Rolls: Add sriracha or spicy mayo to crispy tofu for an extra kick in your rolls.
4. Mango & Avocado Rolls: Combine sweet mango slices with creamy avocado for a tropical flavor profile.

These recipes and tips will help you get started on making delicious vegan sushi at home! Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors!