Enjoy vegan sushi from home; they’re easy to make, fun to customize, and within no time at all, you’ll be enjoying restaurant-quality veggie sushi rolls (makizushi) packed with all your vegetable faves and ready to impress; with no meat or seafood in sight!
Rinse the sushi rice in a colander until the water runs clear. Let the water drip off, transfer the rice into a pot and cover with plenty of cold water.
Let the rice soak in the water for about 20-30 minutes, then drain the water and add 900 ml (3 3/4 cups) of fresh water.
Place the pot on the stove and bring the water to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid and let the rice simmer for about 12-15 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the pot (still covered) on the stove for a further 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the rice vinegar with the sugar and salt (don't let it boil!) until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
Transfer the rice into a large bowl and pour the rice vinegar mixture over it. Mix well with 2 wooden spoons and then cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel.
Make the sushi rolls
While the rice is cooling, cut vegetables of choice into sticks.
Then place a nori sheet, smooth side down, on a sushi mat. Add a generous amount of sushi rice and spread it out with moistened fingers, but leave out the last 3-4 cm (1 1/2 inches) at the bottom of the nori sheet.Note: It is best to have a small bowl of water ready to keep dipping your fingers in between.
Place the vegetable strips in 2-3 rows on the top third of the nori sheet. Optionally, add vegan cream cheese underneath.
Then roll up the nori sheet tightly using the bamboo mat (see step-by-step pictures in the post). Rolling up takes a little practice, but gets better each time.
Wet the end from the nori sheet with water to "seal" the sushi roll.
Place the sushi roll on a cutting board and cut it with a sharp knife into pieces about 3-5 cm (1 1/2-2 inches) in size. Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients.
Serve the vegan sushi with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger. Enjoy!
Notes
Use veggies of choice: Some other options are zucchini, asparagus, green beans, mango, enoki mushroom, sprouts, etc. You can also add fried tofu or tempeh.
Be careful not to overfill: This is one of the most important tips. If you try to overload the sushi, it’ll be difficult to roll up.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Sushi
Serving Size
2 rolls
Amount per Serving
Calories
486
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Carbohydrates
107
g
36
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.