These Japanese Vegan Sushi Rolls are a fresh, colourful and easy way to enjoy homemade sushi. Filled with crispy tofu, crunchy cucumber and sweet red pepper, each maki roll is wrapped in roasted nori and seasoned sushi rice for a delicious combination of textures and flavours.
Perfect for a light lunch, dinner or sharing platter, this vegan sushi recipe is simple to make at home and easy to customise with your favourite vegetables. The crispy tofu adds a satisfying savoury bite, making these Japanese vegan maki rolls a tasty plant-based alternative to traditional sushi.
材料
- 200gYutaka Sushi Rice
- 2 tspYutaka Rice Vinegar
- 1/2 tspSugar
- 4 sheetsYutaka Sushi Nori Roasted Seaweed
- 1 block (300g)firm tofu, sliced into strips
- 1 tbspYutaka Reduced Salt Soy Sauce
- 1 tspYutaka Sesame Oil
- 1 tbspCornflour
- 1/2Cucumber, cut into thin strips
- 1/2Red Pepper, cut into thin strips
調理手順
- Cook the rice according to packet instructions. Once cooked, transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly. Mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then gently fold it into the rice.
- Toss the tofu strips in soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornflour until evenly coated. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and fry the tofu strips until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool.
- Place a sheet of nori shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread a thin layer of rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 2cm border at the top edge.
- Arrange a strip of crispy tofu, cucumber, and red pepper across the middle of the rice.
- Using the sushi mat, roll the nori tightly over the filling, pressing gently to shape the roll. Seal th eedge with a little water.
- Repeat with the remaining nori, rice, and fillings. Use a sharp knife to slice each roll into bite-sized pieces.
FAQ
Q.What are Vegan Maki Rolls made with?
A.Vegan Maki Rolls are Japanese-style sushi rolls made without fish, meat or other animal-based fillings. This recipe combines seasoned Yutaka Sushi Rice and Yutaka Sushi Nori with crispy tofu, cucumber and red pepper. The tofu is seasoned with reduced salt soy sauce and sesame oil, giving the rolls a savoury flavour and satisfying texture.
Q.How do you stop Vegan Maki Rolls from falling apart?
A.To keep your Vegan Maki Rolls together, spread the sushi rice evenly over the nori without adding too much filling. Leave around a 2cm border at the top of the nori, then use a bamboo sushi mat to roll everything firmly and evenly. Moisten the edge of the nori with a little water to help seal the roll before slicing it with a sharp knife.
Q.What other fillings can I use for vegan sushi rolls?
A.Vegan sushi rolls are easy to customise with your favourite plant-based ingredients. Alongside crispy tofu, cucumber and red pepper, you can try avocado, carrot, asparagus, edamame or pickled vegetables. Mixing different colours and textures is an easy way to create your own homemade vegan maki rolls while keeping them fresh, colourful and full of flavour.
