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Spicy Tofu Sushi Rolls (Vegetarian) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Spicy Tofu Sushi Rolls (Vegetarian)

These Spicy Tofu Sushi Rolls prove that plant-based sushi can be just as exciting and flavorful as traditional options. Packed with a zesty, spicy tofu filling, creamy avocado, and crisp carrots, and topped with a creamy curry mayonnaise for the perfect finish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 piece
Calories: 225

Ingredients
  

  • Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 20 minutesMakes 4 rolls (20 pieces)
  • 4 oz (100 g) tofu, drained and cut into tiny cubes
  • 1 green onion (scallion), thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) fresh orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon fresh orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) Chia Seed Togarashi or shichimi togarashi
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) dark sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) garlic chili paste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Four 4 x 7-in / 10 x 18-cm nori sheets
  • 3 cups (600 g / 21.2 oz) Traditional Sushi Rice, Brown Sushi Rice, Quinoa Sushi “Rice” or Multi-Grain Sushi Rice
  • ¼ avocado, cut into 4 wedges
  • One 4-in / 10-cm length carrot, cut into matchsticks
  • Curry Mayonnaise, to taste
  • Faux Roe, for garnish (optional)
  • for Perfect Sushi
  • Use a very sharp, wet knife to slice your rolls. Wipe the blade clean between cuts for the neatest pieces.
  • For the best flavor, let the finished rolls rest for a few minutes before slicing. This allows the nori to soften slightly and meld with the rice.

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the tofu, green onion, orange juice, orange zest, Chia Seed Togarashi, dark sesame oil, and garlic chili paste.
  2. Add salt to taste.
  3. Place a sheet of nori vertically on a bamboo rolling mat with the rough side facing upwards.
  4. Dip your fingertips lightly in cool water and spread about ¾ cup / 150 g (5.3 oz) of the sushi rice evenly over the bottom three-quarters of the nori sheet.
  5. Spread 2½ tablespoons of the spicy tofu mixture in a horizontal line across the center of the rice.
  6. Place 1 avocado wedge and ¼ of the carrot matchsticks on top of the tofu.
  7. To roll, slide your thumbs underneath the mat and grasp the fillings with your other fingertips.
  8. Roll the bottom edge of the mat just over the fillings, tucking them tightly to form a cylinder.
  9. Lift the edge of the mat and continue rolling until the seam is facing down. Gently press the top and sides of the roll to shape it.
  10. Let the roll rest seam-side down on a cutting board for at least 2 minutes.
  11. Repeat with the remaining to make 3 more rolls.
  12. To serve, dip the blade of a very sharp knife in water and use a swift sawing motion to cut each roll into 5 pieces. Dollop with Curry Mayonnaise as desired.
  13. Keep a small bowl of water nearby to wet your fingertips. This prevents the sticky sushi rice from clinging to your hands.
  14. Don't overfill your rolls! It's tempting to add more filling, but this makes rolling difficult and can cause the nori to tear.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5.5gFat: 9.5g

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