Description
A colorful, plant-based sushi roll inspired by Hawaiian flavors featuring perfectly seasoned sushi rice, crisp vegetables, and flavorful vegan protein options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and seasoned sushi rice
- 4 sheets of nori (seaweed)
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pickled radish, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 block firm tofu or tempeh, marinated and pan-fried
- 1/4 cup vegan spicy mayo (optional)
- Soy sauce or tamari for serving
- Wasabi and pickled ginger for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice by giving it a good rinse in cold water until it stops running. Prepare the rice as directed on the packet. While it’s still warm, add a little salt, sugar, and rice vinegar to season it. After giving it a gentle stir to mix, let it cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Fillings: Slice the cucumber, avocado, and carrot into thin strips. Shred the cabbage and set aside. Marinated tempeh or tofu should be pan-fried until the edges are crispy and brown.
- Set Up Your Rolling Station: Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and cover it with plastic wrap to prevent sticking. Lay a sheet of nori on the mat, shiny side up.
- Assemble the Rolls: With wet hands, spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about an inch at the top edge. Arrange your fillings horizontally across the center of the rice.
- Roll the Sushi: Using the bamboo mat, roll the nori tightly, applying gentle but firm pressure. Seal the edge with a bit of water to keep the roll intact.
- Slice and Serve: Use a sharp knife to cut each roll into 6-8 even pieces. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, wasabi, and a drizzle of vegan spicy mayo.
Notes
Customization: To make it your own, add mango slices, jalapeños, or vegan cream cheese.
Storage: Wrap leftover sushi rolls tightly in plastic wrap and store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Vegan
- Method: Rolling, No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg (depending on the soy sauce/tamari used)
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg