Edamame (boiled soybeans) is an appetiser popular with plant-based eaters that is rich in both fiber and nutrients. To reduce sodium consumption, sprinkle yours with salt instead of dunking in soy sauce for maximum enjoyment!
Inari sushi is a traditional Japanese snack consisting of fried tofu skin pouch filled with vinegar-seasoned rice and secured with nori seaweed strips, secured at either end by knots. Fillings may vary according to personal taste – be creative!
1. Vegetable Rolls
Vegetarian sushi options provide plenty of nourishing veggie-packed choices for those who like their meals to be loaded with vitamins. One such dish, avocado and cucumber veggie rolls provide lightness yet crunchiness – also packed full of vitamin C, potassium and magnesium!
Another popular vegan choice is seaweed gunkan-maki, a variation of nigiri that features minced toppings instead of single strips on top of rice and wrapped in nori seaweed. Vegan versions of traditional sushi such as tamagoyaki and inarizushi can also be found: Tamagoyaki is an eggy sweet omelette attached with nori seaweed to the nigiri with nori strips; inarizushi are filled tofu pouches filled with vinegared rice that are often presented at shrines as symbolic representations of divine messenger, the Fox.
Vegetarians looking for delicious options should check out oshinko maki, with its pickled veggies like daikon radish, and kampyo maki, with strips of calabash or bottle gourd that have a salty sweet flavor – these types of sushi are easy to make at home and offer healthier alternatives than more traditional versions of sushi.
2. Avocado Rolls
Avocado rolls are an exquisite vegan sushi option that are packed with many exciting filling options. Being free from seafood, these rolls make an excellent vegan-friendly meal option! To create one yourself, begin by gathering all your ingredients. Slice ripe avocadoes into strips before tossing with rice vinegar or another white wine vinegar solution to keep them moist. Stack 2-3 cucumber strips along with three avocado slices evenly across a sheet of seaweed to form your roll – this ensures it remains balanced when cut across it later!
Finish with sesame seeds before serving alongside soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger for extra flavour!
Add extra protein into your meal with vegan quinoa sushi like this Veggie Quinoa Maki or opt for something less traditional like this vegan Dynamite Roll that includes meaty king oyster mushrooms and creamy avocado for an indulgent dish with robust flavors that balance each other out perfectly.
3. Edamame
Edamame is a deliciously crunchy appetizer that makes an ideal snack or addition to any meal. As well as being delicious, edamame is also packed with nutritious nutrients like protein, fiber and soy isoflavones; vitamins minerals and antioxidants as well. Although available fresh at many Japanese restaurants, edamame is easily prepared at home by steaming or microwave cooking or even by stir frying in a skillet!
Edamamie can be enjoyed with various dipping sauces or as part of soup, salad or rice dishes. Furthermore, its rich textures pair beautifully with sweet ingredients like roasted vegetables and sesame sauce for an irresistibly delicious bite!
Edamame can be added to many types of vegetarian sushi rolls. Combine it with steamed vegetables, avocado and vegetables or pickled daikon or quick-pickled carrots for an enjoyable sushi roll experience. For something heartier add chicken or tofu; or switch out regular rice for gluten-free options such as quinoa or cauliflower rice instead. When ready to assemble these vegan sushi recipes combine cooked rice with the edamame, vegetables, sauces or toppings you desire and your finished product.
4. Rice Bowls
Rice bowls make an excellent vegan sushi option. With endless combinations of sauces, vegetables, and meats that can make up their perfect dish – you can choose Asian flavours such as this Brown Rice Power Bowl With Chicken Chickpeas And Sriracha Or Latin American like This Black Bean And Avocado Rice Bowl
These rice bowls feature classic sushi ingredients and toppings such as seaweed, ginger and avocado as well as the vegan staple edamame – cooked soybeans high in protein and fiber that provide essential iodine for thyroid health as well as essential vitamins such as calcium magnesium iron zinc riboflavin.
Hosomaki roll offers an alternative vegan version of tuna maki sushi rolls, featuring cucumber slices wrapped in sushi rice and secured by strips of nori seaweed. For an added treat, garnish this vegetarian sushi with ume (Japanese pickled plum) paste or refreshing shiso (perilla herb). Shojin, an all-vegan restaurant offering Japanese cuisine in Los Angeles has two locations where this delicious treat can be found.
5. Mochi Ice Cream
Mochi ice cream is an immensely popular Japanese treat. Consisting of an icy scoop encased by soft and chewy mochi layers, its filling options can range from sweet or savory options with even vegan alternatives available!
House salads at sushi restaurants offer vegetarians an ideal dining option, featuring leafy greens and cucumber sliced thin for maximum nutrition. Pairing it with tangy dressing makes this an excellent source of vitamins and minerals.
Kampyo chirashizushi, another vegetarian sushi dish, consists of ume (Japanese pickled plum) paste combined with refreshing shiso (perilla herb) and sweet cucumber, served as a palate cleanser at the end of meals in order to aid digestion.
RB Sushi offers an excellent selection of vegan sushi options, prepared using only premium whole food ingredients like hearts of palm and canned jackfruit. If you have any dietary restrictions or requirements, our staff would be more than happy to accommodate.