Hello friends of the Hive realm. The time has come for making sushi. Sushi is something that I love, but only once in a while.
I work in a vegan sushi restaurant yet I don't make it while I'm there. I do appetizers and desserts. I have a vague idea about what goes into the rolls at work. My boss uses some ingredients that I would never find in a regular store. He also uses ingredients that I don't recognize, and in most cases can't even pronounce the names of them.
Today I will come up with my own combinations. This will be based on what I have.
I have had people say to me, that they won't eat sushi because they don't want to eat raw fish. I tell them that "sushi" refers to sour rice. It is certain that sushi is very popular with raw fish, but there are countless types. I would have to study sushi, for the rest of my life, to know everything about it.
These days in the modern world, sushi can contain a variety of items, as long as they make sense to someone's palate.
I buy rice that is labelled as sushi rice. I have had sushi even made with quinoa but for me it has to be with rice.
First rinse the rice well as you would with any rice. This rice is a short grain with a bit of stickiness.
I put in in a colander to strain and let the water drip completely.
It's all about the rice!
Sushi rice
3 cups sushi rice
3 cups water
3/4 cup rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup agave or sugar
1 tablespoon salt
Normally sushi rice would have a sweet rice vinegar added at the end of cooking. Usually the sweetener is sugar. I avoid refined sugar and usually use agave or maple. I used agave for this, which is more neutral than maple. In the past I have bought a seasoned vinegar that was sweetened, which would be added straight in.
After mixing the vinegar, the sweetener, salt and oil in the pot, I realized I didn't need to do it. This would only be necessary to dissolve the sugar but agave is liquid so it all can be whisked together.
When using sugar the vinegar solution would be clear but in this case it made the rice have a slight colour to it. This doesn't bother me knowing that I don't have white sugar in my sushi.
After drizzling all of the vinegar in the rice, gently fold the rice to make sure it doesn't get mushy or break. When this is mixed, put it aside to get to room temperature. It is easier to work with if it's not cold from the fridge.
I wasn't sure at this point what exactly I would be putting in the rolls, but I was going to make a few different combinations.
There was an eggplant in the fridge that I sliced, salted and roasted in the oven. This would be an item that was cooked.
Of course I would have to put some tofu in this so I marinated some tofu in vegetable broth to cover in a pan with a splash of soy sauce, garlic powder, salt to taste. After half an hour I cooked it in the pan with the water poured out. It was cooled in the fridge.
For another cooked item I used a plant based egg. I bought a case of it from the restaurant supplier. It's not always available in stores. It's like a rare bird. This is ideal as a scramble.
I pour it in a non stick pan on medium and add a little black salt, which has a sulfuric taste like egg. I cook it like an omelette and cut it a little when it is cooled, to add to the sushi.
I also boiled some sweet potato strips and that was the end of the cooked items. The raw items were pulled out of the fridge and chopped up. I wasn't sure at this point which combinations I would put together until the seaweed sheets(nori) were put out.
The ingredients are approximate.
Fillings
1 red pepper, 1 green pepper, 1 mango in strips, 2 cups vegan egg, 2 cups broccoli, 1 sweet potato, 1 avocado, 2 stems green onion, 1 cup shredded cabbage, 1 cup sliced cucumber, 3 sliced radishes, 1 block of tofu, 1 medium eggplant, 1 cup roasted red pepper (I had it in a jar), 1 small red onion sliced thinly, 1 jalapeno pepper, 1 cup pickled mustard greens.
The amount of rice I had to work with was enough for 8 nori sheets but the amount can be less or more depending on the size of roll you want. I placed rice all over evenly on the sheet, using 8 sheets in total.
Have a bowl of water to dip your hands. It prevents the rice from sticking to your hands. I also put a plastic wrap on the bottom but it's not really necessary.
My boss has made up names for his rolls. He even has one named after our city called, "The Montreal".
If he can name his sushi then I will make up names for mine.
The Acapulco
This roll is my tribute to the long and many times I spent in Acapulco Mexico, which was recently devastated due to a storm. The city was wiped out, lives lost, and businesses demolished.
In 2018 I said goodbye to the city draped with mango trees. The food as most people know is often spicy with the classic jalapeno pepper.
For this roll I added jalapeno peppers, red sweet pepper, green mango, cucumber and red onion. For the sauce on the inside, I added spicy mayo made from vegan store bought mayo and a little hot sauce mixed in.
Grabbing the bottom end of the mat with the nori sheet, bring it up a little, while rolling and tucking.
Make sure the roll is really tight so it doesn't fall apart when you cut it.
South pacific sunrise
I reversed this roll. The rice is on the outside. I decided to put the roasted red pepper on the rice, which will show on the outside.
After carefully flipping it over by covering the rice side with plastic wrap I added items to the nori side.
I chose to have this be a breakfast type roll with the plantbased egg and pickled mustard greens. I love pickled mustard greens. I randomly chose green onions and radishes to add to it.
The mayo used inside the roll was miso paste mixed with mayo and garlic. This was what I used for all of the rolls except for the "Acapulco".
Roll it up the same as the first roll.
I also added sesame seeds to the rice side before placing the red pepper.
The Hercules
This roll is my take on a snack that a vegan, who works out at the gym may eat.
Broccoli, sweet potato and red cabbage, carrots and green onions, with miso garlic mayo, should be a good workout snack.
The golden tuxedo
I decided to reverse this one as well, and put the roasted eggplant on the outside. For the inside I added tofu, red and green peppers, carrots and red onion with miso garlic mayo.
When I rolled it, I forgot to put the eggplant on the rice, so I placed the roll on the eggplant and rolled it together afterwards. It all worked out the same.
After rolling this, I was finished playing with sushi and forgot to get the final photo of the roll, but you can see which one it is on the plate.
From left to right:
Hercules, South Pacific sunrise, Golden tuxedo, and the Acapulco.
To accompany the rolls I had wasabi, pickled ginger, miso garlic mayo and a soy dipping sauce. The soy sauce had a little rice wine vinegar added and agave to sweeten a little.
I will have to mention that there were some left over filling items. I really didn't know when I started, what I would use, and how much I would need. I made it up as I went along, which made the whole process more fun.
With the leftover items I made a big epic salad the next day. I could have made more rice and more rolls but I opted to use it for salad.
If you like sushi, I encourage you to make your own if you haven't done it yet. You can use whatever you like. You can make your own rules and your own names.
What would you name your sushi roll and what would be in it?
Thanks for dropping by and have a great day
design by: @KidSistersPhotos taken with a Nikon D7500.
Delicious 😋😋
Thank you😊
I also thought that "sushi" did have raw fish in the recipe, I really appreciate this clarification.
How good it is to see that you have created your own "sushi", I love the ingredients you have used.
Thank you very much for sharing this ingenious creation.
Have a wonderful nightGood afternoon dear friend @carolynstahl how are you?
Hello friend. I always appreciate your lovely comments and support. Thank you and also have a good night.😊
This is a great banquet, everything looks spectacular. 😋
Nice name for your work hehehe
Greetings 😊
You are too kind. Thank you so much!
Excellent friend, always impeccable in your presentations, from the photos to the last detail, that plating makes you want to eat the screen hahaha.
It's always an honour to have such a lovely compliment from you my friend. Thank you.😊
Thanks for sharing these delicious recipes 🤗🤗🤗
Que delicia amiga, me provocó 😋😋
Muchas gracias!😊
This is more than a banquet beautiful. You have taken Sushi 🍣 to another level. A very detailed recipe so delicious and yummy. Hope you guys enjoyed it. Thanks for bringing it on here. Hugs 🤗❤️.
Your praise is very appreciated my dear friend.😊❤️
Wow love 'em! I am also thinking of making sushi one day because I love those rolls. Maybe I will go back reading your blog to follow the same steps! 😉
I really hope you do it. It's easier then you think and you can put what you like inside.
Thank you for you comment and visit.😊
I also think so. Sushi doesn't need too much cooking preparation and it's not costly to make at home. It's a pleasure reading your article! I really enjoy it a lot. 😊
Hola Carol,
The wonderful thing is that there is a great variety to try one by one, I confess that the one that seduced me was the egg one -South Pacific Sunrise-. The plate was impeccable and her smile was beautiful.
I haven't made sushi yet, next time it's my treat!
Great minds think alike. The egg one was my favourite, although I love them all hahah. I hope you try to make your sushi. You are a genius in the kitchen.
Thank you for your lovely words and visit.
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wow what a spectacular job! I have always found it difficult to make sushi and this one looks amazing, plus all those ingredients I love, thank you beautiful job! 😊🌹
The next time it will be easier. I found the same thing but eventually you can just feel it. Thank you so much for your nice comment!😊
Finally, a sushi recipe that I would really enjoy trying! Thank you for providing it :)
Awesome. You just need the rice mix and the nori sheets. After that anything goes. You can just go wild haha. Thank you for your comment and visit.
Thank you for all the details, really grateful for this recipe that is finally closer to my taste 🥰🙏🏻
Your sushi-making journey is truly inspiring! It's wonderful to see your creativity at work in crafting unique sushi rolls with plant-based ingredients.
Thank you for such a wonderful comment. I appreciate that very much. 😊
I don't like sushi made from raw meat.
Seeing this, I am even more convinced that I will like the vegan version of sushi.
Sushi has anything in it these days. You would make amazing sushi I know it.
Thank you for your visit.
Un plato bastante colorido, se ve que tiene mucha dedicación y sabor; me gustaría probar aunque sea un poquito je je je gracias por esta publicacion seguro intentaré hacerla.
I really appreciate your lovely comment. Muchas Gracias!
Hi, friend your sushi looks amazing, What great work you did with all the nutritious ingredients.
Very nice I admire your cooking and your devotion to healthy food. Have a nice weekend together.
Regards to Marc and a hug to you.:)
It's always nice to hear such supportive words from you my friend. I am sure you are having some wonderful sunshine right now. Enjoy it. Wishing you a lovely day. 😊💚
Delegations welcome!
Thank you @plantpoweronhive !
You know, I'm Brazilian. I tried to eat Sushi once, it was my first time, I spent something like 100$ Reais or $20 dollars in your conversion for 12 pieces (Salmon, Hot Rolls, Tameki and others...)
I ended up spitting out everything I tried to eat, I couldn't swallow anything. Since then I've had a trauma with Japanese food, but I can't ignore the fact that this presentation is wonderful.
Congratulations, great content for the community.
Sushi isn't for everyone but you may like something without the salmon. I would spit that out too haha. I really appreciate your comment. Thank you so much.
I love that sushi...😍 Even though I can't taste but just seeing there in the picture, it was really delicious for me by looking at it.
Thank you I appreciate that!
You're welcome.
WOW!!! I'm without words. I'd always wondered why you hadn't showed us your sushi rolls, as I know, you work in a vegan sushi restaurant. And now I see it, it is indeed a lot, lot, lot of work, but it's amazing in the same measure. I could never show you the sushi rolls I made once as I tried--hard--to learn to make them. They were too big and didn't hold together. Messy. You make it look easy, and so I'd like to give a try again. I would make a Cumanés roll: wrapped in ripe plantain, filled with crispy sweet potato puree, unripe mango pickle, spring onion, and our local sweet chili and hot chili (chirel). I think those flavors speak a lot of my hometown. Simple contrasting flavors and textures.
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Hello my friend. Sorry for the delayed reply. I just feel exhausted these days and can't focus on anything.
I may work in a vegan sushi restaurant but I do not touch the making of sushi at all. I experimented with sushi quite a few years ago and they were not great. After a few times I managed to figure out how to make them better. At work I sometimes look at what the rollers do and that helps. It's all about the rice. I just follow the basic guidelines on line and it turns out good enough for me.
I love the ingredients you listed for your rolls. I still need to try plantains more in creative ways. It's scary for me because we are not used to it.
I am 100 percent certain if you do some rolls again you will be successful. You are a real talent in the kitchen.
Best wishes.💚