Vegan Sushi Bowl Recipe

Vegan Sushi Bowl Recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Sushi Rice:

• 2 cups sushi rice
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Tofu:

• 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon agave syrup or maple syrup
• Sesame seeds for garnish

For the Sushi Bowl:

• Nori (seaweed) sheets, shredded
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 radish, thinly sliced
• 1 cup edamame, steamed
• Soy sauce for serving
• Pickled ginger and wasabi for serving

Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes (including tofu marination)
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes (for rice and tofu)

Servings:

• This recipe yields approximately 4 servings.

 

Instructions:

1. Sushi Rice:

• Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
• In a rice cooker or on the stovetop, cook the rice according to package instructions.
• In a small saucepan, heat rice vinegar, sugar, and salt over low heat until the sugar and salt dissolve.
• Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture over the rice and gently fold it in. Let it cool to room temperature.

2. Marinated Tofu:

• In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and agave syrup.
• Add the cubed tofu to the marinade and let it marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.
• In a pan over medium heat, sauté the marinated tofu until golden brown. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

3. Assembling the Sushi Bowls:

• Divide the sushi rice among serving bowls.
• Arrange the marinated tofu, shredded nori, julienned cucumber, sliced avocado, julienned carrot, radish slices, and steamed edamame on top of the rice.

4. Serving:

• Serve the sushi bowls with soy sauce on the side for dipping.
• Garnish with pickled ginger and wasabi.
• Sprinkle extra sesame seeds and nori on top for added texture.

5. Enjoy!

• Mix all the ingredients in the bowl to combine the flavors, and enjoy your delicious and vibrant Vegan Sushi Bowl!

Feel free to customize your sushi bowl with other favorite ingredients like mango, pickled vegetables, or spicy mayo for an extra kick. It's a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of sushi in a convenient and customizable bowl format.