OUR VEGETARIAN BLOG
Cucumber Rolls
Japanese or English cucumbers may seem like a splurge, but they are definitely worth it for these single-feature rolls. If using garden cucumbers, peel away the bitter skins before cutting into small pieces. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 15…
Apple Daikon Rolls
Crisp Granny Smith apples and daikon make a lovely pair. Depending on your personal preference, the apple can be peeled or unpeeled. To keep the apple from browning, toss with a little rice vinegar. Just be sure to pat the pieces completely dry before adding to the…
Broccoli-Stem Kimchi Inari
I prefer to use the stems of the broccoli to the florets. These bites are ready in just minutes and can be refrigerated for up to a week. Rice Prep Time: 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 25 minutesMakes 8 pieces 8 inari pouches (seasoned tofu pouches)2 cups (350 g) prepared…
Baby Bok Choy Nigiri with Black Bean Sauce
Select baby bok choy that are finger length or shorter. If baby bok choy are unavailable, cut standard bok choy into 1 x 2-inch (2.5 x 5-cm) pieces. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 15 minutesMakes 12 pieces 6 heads baby bok choyOne 4 x 7-in (10 x 18-cm)…
Cucumber and Peanut “Boats”
The use of a mandoline is key for these little boats, as the cucumber needs to be sliced very thin so it wraps easily. If your cucumber is too thick, you can use a length of green onion or chive to “tie” it into place. Rice Prep Time: 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 15…
Faux Roe “Boats”
Cooked amaranth has a very similar texture to masago (capelin fish roe). The kombu kelp adds a fresh ocean flavor. Prepare only enough Faux Roe to use in one sushi-making session, as leftovers tend to become gelatinous and unpleasant in texture. Rice Prep Time: Up to…
Spinach Nigiri
I prefer bundled spinach to bagged spinach for this preparation. Keep the spinach leaves turned in the same direction when cooking for the prettiest nigiri. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 15 minutesMakes 12 pieces 8 oz (250 g) fresh spinach leaves,…
Tamago Nigiri
The use of crepe-like omelette sheets cuts the preparation time in half but delivers the same flavor as that of a traditional Japanese rolled omelette log. Try sprinkling each piece with Basic, Tomato or Curry Furikake Seasoning . Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hoursSushi…
Spicy Carrot and Tomato Inari Sushi
When preparing a spicy mixture such as the carrots featured in this dish, I like to use two types of chili sauces. The combination of the two makes the mixture balanced with an overall heat profile that doesn’t taste like either of the individual sauces. Rice Prep…
Shiitake Nigiri
Shiitake are just one type of mushroom that works well for these morsels. Try a bundle of delicate enoki mushrooms for a subtler flavor, or robust shimeji mushrooms for a stronger flavor. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 15 minutesMakes 8 pieces 8 small…
Adzuki Bean and Fragrant Herb Inari Sushi
Japanese red bean paste (anko) comes in two forms: koshi-an and tsubu-an. Koshi-an is smooth and free of bean skins. Tsubu-an is chunky and textured. Although both have the same flavor, I recommend the chunkier tsubu-an for this dish. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½…
Pickled Eggplant Inari Sushi
If you don’t have the time to make Miso-Pickled Eggplant, you can still enjoy this sushi. Roasted or grilled eggplant with neutral seasonings makes a good substitute. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 15 minutesMakes 8 inari-sushi pouches 1 teaspoon…