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Vegetarians may feel a bit excluded from the world of sushi, but that doesn't have to be the case. There are plenty of vegetables that can be incorporated into the Japanese finger foods, with delicious results. For ideas, check out this guide on how to make vegetarian sushi.
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Vegetarians may feel a bit excluded from the world of sushi, but that doesn't have to be the case. There are plenty of vegetables that can be incorporated into the Japanese finger foods, with delicious results. For ideas, check out this guide on how to make vegetarian sushi.
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Introduction
- Sushi is not confined to the realm of seafood -- in fact, many veggies can be used to make tasty rolls and nigiri. Fruits and vegetables give sushi bright flavors and interesting textures that will appeal to the most die-hard pescetarians. Soy products, or even eggs can be used to make the sushi more hearty. The combinations are countless, and you'll never have to worry that you inadvertently ate that piece of sushi that was sitting out for just a bit too long.
Step 1: Choose Your Fillings
- The sky is the limit here. Most American sushi joints incorporate plant foods from Japan, California, and other places around the world. Here are some fruits and veggies commonly used:
- Daikon radish
- Cucumber
- Mushrooms
- Sprouts
- Avocado
- Mango
- Jalapeno
- Edamame
- You can also use proteins such as tofu or tamago (Japanese-style omelet). Many Asian markets also carry vegetarian "fish" in the refrigerator or freezer section.
Step 4: Prep your fillings
- Slice your filling ingredients thinly so that they will be easy to roll and eat. Sprinkle with lemon juice to add flavor and prevent fruits and veggies from browning.
Step 5: Roll
- Place a sheet of nori onto the bamboo mat
- Take a ball of rice, and spread onto 3/4 of the nori closest to you. The rice layer should be 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread a thin layer of mayo over rice if desired
- Place fillings on top
- Use the mat to roll the sushi tightly, working it away from you.
- Remove mat
Practice Makes Perfect
- It may take a few tries to get the hang of the rolling technique, but once you get going the process should become fairly simple. Experiment with different flavor and texture combinations to find blends that please your palette. You may even steam or fry your veggies for variation.
Recipes
- Recipe Zaar Avocado Vegetable Sushi
- Epicurious.com Vegetarian Sushi
- Food Network Vegetarian Hand-Rolled Sushi (Temaki)
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