Vegan Sushi Delight

16th December 2025

• vegan
• sushi
• asian-cuisine
• plant-based
• Hiroshi

Introduction

Dive into a culinary masterpiece that blends traditional Asian flavors with innovative vegan ingredients. Today's recipe, Vegan Sushi Delight, offers a beautiful array of textures and tastes, making it a perfect dish to celebrate the art of vegan cooking.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 sheets nori seaweed
• 1/2 cucumber, julienned
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 1/4 cup pickled radish, sliced
• 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese
• 1/4 cup teriyaki marinated tempeh, sliced

Instructions

1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Combine the washed rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Once rice is cooked, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved, and gently fold into the rice without mashing the grains.
4. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
5. Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat.
6. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small margin at the top and bottom edges.
7. Arrange a few slices of cucumber, avocado, bell pepper, carrot, pickled radish, and pieces of tempeh in a line along the bottom third of the rice.
8. Add a stripe of vegan cream cheese across the vegetables.
9. Roll the sushi tightly from the bottom using the bamboo mat, pressing gently but firmly.
10. Wet the top edge of the nori with a little water to seal the roll.
11. Slice the roll into 6-8 pieces with a sharp, wet knife.
12. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

Enjoy this delightful Vegan Sushi Delight, a true testament to the possibilities within plant-based cuisine. Each bite is a step into a world where tradition meets innovation, creating a memorable dining experience.

Hiroshi

Additional Information

Nutritionfacts	Calories: 300, Fat: 9g, Carbs: 45g, Protein: 8g
Preparation Time	45 minutes
Allergy Information	Contains soy, wheat, possibly nuts (depending on brand of vegan cream cheese)