How to Create Authentic Vegan Sushi
April 14, 2017

How to make spectacular Vegan Sushi with chef extraordinaire Brenda C. Wong. Learn the art of compassionate sushi! #LunchBreakLIVE
RECIPE FOR AUTHENTIC VEGAN SUSHI
Sushi Rice
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups of sushi rice (Lundberg Organic California Sushi rice)
- 2 cups cold water
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar (Napa Valley Naturals Oak Aged Organic Red Wine Vinegar)
DIRECTIONS
- Rinse rice in warm water 5 times
- Strain and let sit for 15 min
- Add to saucepan + 2 cups cold water + cook on high
- Bring to boil, turn to low & cover to simmer for 15 min
- Transfer rice to large mixing bowl & add vinegar evenly
- Cut rice by slicing at 45 degree angle with wooden spatula until vinegar has mixed with all rice
- Flip rice and let rest for 10 min or until cooled to a warm temp
- Cover with wet kitchen towel or cheesecloth to keep warm
Sushi Rolls
INGREDIENTSÂ (for Vegetables & Toppings)
- Nijiya Market brand Organic Sushi Nori
- Wildwood Organic Baked Tofu
- Daikon Radish
- Baby Arugula
- Earthbound Farm Organic Spring Mix Salad
- Japanese Traditional foods Natto
- Cilantro
- Red Cabbage
- Tomatoes
- Scallions
- Shiso
- Bell Pepper
- Avocado
- Cucumber
- Asparagus
- Carrot
- Bell Pepper
Serve with:
- S&B Selected Wasabi Powder
- SAN-J Organic Tamari
Marinated Shiitake
INGREDIENTS
- 6 Shirakiku Dried Shiitake mushrooms
- 3 tbsp Sake
- 3 tbsp Tamari
DIRECTIONS
- Add mushrooms 3/4 cups water, bring to boil, add sake & tamari
- Simmer for 10 min.
- Strain mushrooms & reserve broth
Kitchenware: Â Â Maki Su (sushi roll mat)
Miso Soup
INGREDIENTS
- Marukome reduced sodium Organic Miso
- House Foods Organic Silken Tofu – cut into small squares
- Kombu Dashi (2 strips in 4 cups water soaked overnight, boil for 20 min, skim if needed, add Shiitake broth & Tamari to taste – can use vegetable stock to subsititute) Yields ~ 2 ½ cups broth
DIRECTIONS
- Turn off heat, add some hot broth and 3 tbsp of Miso paste, dissolve and add into pot
- Cut Shiitakes in strips and serve with broth
- Top with chopped scallions & shredded nori
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Jane Velez-Mitchell
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