Sushi is a delicious and popular dish in Japan. Now, TasteVN will transform this dish a bit into vegetarian sushi with a hint of Vietnamese vegetarian dish. Let’s go to the kitchen and make it together!
1. Vegetarian mushroom and stir-fried vegetable sushi
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian mushroom and stir-fried vegetable sushi Serves 2 people
Rice 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms 100 g Baby corn 300 g Chicken leg mushrooms 200 g Cucumber 1 piece Carrot 1 piece Roasted sesame 20 g (roasted white sesame) Spring onion 1 stalk Fried tofu 2 pieces Seaweed 3 sheets Vinegar 2 teaspoons Common seasoning a little (Salt/vegetarian seasoning/ sugar)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh chicken leg mushrooms
- When choosing chicken leg mushrooms, you should select those with vibrant colors and a length of 12 – 15cm. If they are too long, the inside of the mushrooms will often be hollow and lack fresh flavor.
- Choose mushrooms with a brown, shiny cap that are not scratched or torn and have no bruises or wrinkles. If the chicken leg mushrooms are fresh, they will have a thin layer of fuzz on top of the cap.
- Do not choose chicken leg mushrooms that have an unpleasant rotten smell or are bruised, as these are spoiled and cannot be used.
How to choose fresh cucumbers that are not bitter
- Shape: Choose cucumbers that are long, evenly shaped, and straight. You should not select cucumbers that are too large, too small, or too immature as they may be bitter.
- Cucumber skin: Pay attention to the outside of fresh cucumbers, which should still have a layer of white powder; it’s best to buy those with small bumps on the skin.
- Color: It is advisable to choose cucumbers that are bright green; dark green cucumbers may have a slightly bitter latex at the tip.
- Additionally, you should choose cucumbers with stems that are fresh and where the flower end has not fallen off, indicating they are fresh and sweeter than the others.
How to Make Vegetarian Sushi with Stir-Fried Mushrooms and Vegetables
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Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the green onions and chop them finely.
Cut the chicken thigh mushrooms into strips about 1/2 finger width. Grate the carrots into long strips.
Cut the pre-fried tofu into strips about 1/2 finger width as well.
For the cucumber, scoop out the flesh, discarding the seeds and both ends. Then cut it into long strips about 1/2 finger width.
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Stir-fry the filling
Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat. Then add finely chopped scallions and sauté until fragrant.
When the scallions are golden, add the shredded corn, chicken mushrooms, and carrots, and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
Season with 2 teaspoons of vegetarian seasoning, then stir everything together to absorb the flavors, taste again to adjust the seasoning, and turn off the stove.
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Roll the sushi
First, lay the bamboo sushi mat down and then place a sheet of seaweed on top.
Next, spread the rice evenly over 4/5 of the seaweed sheet. Then sprinkle 20g of roasted sesame seeds over the rice.
Now we will place cucumber, the stir-fried filling, and fried tofu in a line horizontally across the seaweed.
Then use your hands to roll tightly from the bamboo mat inward; once you make one complete roll, press it firmly to create a round sushi shape and then release it.
After that, keep using the bamboo mat to roll it one more time, pressing it tightly and evenly until the seaweed is completely rolled.
Once you’ve rolled the rice, cut the sushi roll into pieces about 1/2 finger thick and arrange them on a plate, and you’re done.
Note:
- At this step, you may not need to use the bamboo sushi mat, but it helps you roll tightly and makes the sushi more even.
- To make the cut sushi roll look more attractive, you should use a very sharp knife and before cutting, brush a thin layer of cooking oil on the knife to prevent it from sticking to the rice.
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Final Product
A delicious plate of vegetarian sushi is complete, it looks just as appealing as savory sushi.
The flavor is also rich because the filling has been sautéed and the rice has been seasoned. Your whole family will love it!
2. Vegetarian sushi with mixed vegetables
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Sushi with Mixed Rice and Vegetables For 3 people
Rice 1 bowl (about 500g) Seaweed 5 sheets Vegetarian ham 100 gr (vegetarian ham) Fried tofu 1 piece Broccoli 1 head (about 100g) Cucumber 1 piece Corn 1/2 piece Spinach 1 bunch (about 50g) Lettuce 1 head Green onion 1 stalk Toasted sesame 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar 3 tablespoons Soy sauce 3 teaspoons Wasabi 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Sugar/salt a little
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh corn
- You should prioritize choosing corn that is of moderate size, the larger the diameter, the plumper the kernels. The husk should still be fresh and green, not dry, and cling tightly to the cob.
- A fresh ear of corn will have silky tassels, the stem should not be wilted, and the kernels inside should be firm, plump, shiny, and even.
- Avoid choosing ears of corn that are dry and wilted, where the husk no longer clings to the cob; these may be old corn and not tasty.
How to choose fresh and delicious broccoli
- When buying broccoli, you should choose those with a bright dark green color, uniformly colored on all sides of the broccoli.
- Choose broccoli that feels firm, heavy, and sturdy in your hand, with a weight corresponding to its shape.
- Avoid buying broccoli that is damaged, rotten, or wilted; if you hold it, it will feel light and soft.
Suggestions for where to buy delicious vegetarian ham
- You should buy vegetarian ham at reputable establishments like supermarkets or markets to ensure the quality and origin of the product.
- For packaged products, you should carefully check the expiration date, ensure the outer packaging is intact, not torn or discolored, and that the product inside is not moldy.
- You can make vegetarian ham at home following the recipe below from TasteVN.
How to make vegetarian sushi with mixed rice and vegetables
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the lettuce and let it drain. Cut the vegetarian ham into strips, blanch briefly in boiling water, then let it drain.
Cut the tofu into strips. Wash the cucumber and cut it into strips. Pick the spinach leaves, blanch them in boiling water, then take them out to drain.
Boil the broccoli, corn, and carrot until cooked, then chop them finely.
Wash the scallions and chop them finely, add to an pan with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat, wait for the oil to heat up, then sauté the scallions until golden.
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Make the rice seasoning
Add 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt into a bowl, stir well, then bring to a boil and let it cool slightly.
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Mixing rice
In a bowl of rice, add the mixed dressing, along with chopped carrots, broccoli, and sweet corn with 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds, and 1 tablespoon of fried shallot oil.
Mix well so the rice blends with the vegetable mixture. To prevent the rice from drying out, cover it with a damp cloth until rolled.
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Rolling sushi
Place the seaweed sheet on the bamboo mat, spread the rice evenly over 2/3 of the seaweed sheet, and spread a thin layer of wasabi over the rice.
Next, layer lettuce, spinach, cucumber, tofu, and vegetarian ham, then roll it tightly by hand, take the sushi roll out, and cut into bite-sized pieces to complete!
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Final product
With simple steps and a little creativity, you have colorful vegetarian sushi rolls with delicious flavors to treat your family on light vegetarian days.
Vegetarian sushi with a fragrant seaweed layer and sweet mixed vegetable rice, you can eat it forever without getting tired of it.
3. Vegetarian sushi with burdock and pickled vegetables
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for vegetarian sushi with burdock and pickled vegetables For 3 people
Rice 1 bowl Carrot 50 gr (boiled and cut into strips) Burdock 50 gr (burdock) Yellow radish 50 gr Seaweed 3 sheets Vinegar 2 teaspoons Salt a little
What is burdock?
- Burdock is known as a type of food, an excellent medicinal herb in Japan.
- Eating burdock root helps to detoxify, lower blood sugar, fight tumors, provide antioxidants, and prevent cancer,…
Suggestions for where to buy yellow radish
- You should buy yellow radish at reputable establishments like supermarkets or markets to ensure quality and product origin.
- For packaged products, you should carefully check the expiration date, ensure the packaging is intact, not torn or discolored, and the product inside is not moldy.
- You can make yellow radish at home using the recipe below from TasteVN.
How to make pickled burdock root vegetarian sushi
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Roll the rice
You place the seaweed on the bamboo mat, spread the rice evenly over 2/3 of the seaweed sheet.
Burdock, carrots (cooked), and yellow daikon cut into strips and bite-sized pieces so that the length of the vegetables fits the seaweed roll.
Next, you arrange the carrots, burdock, and yellow daikon on top of the rice, roll it up tightly, then take the rice roll out, and cut it into bite-sized pieces to complete!
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Final product
Pickled burdock root vegetarian sushi is completed with just a few simple steps but is very eye-catching and appealing, delicious, vegetarian sushi with a mild sweetness, crunchy filling combined with the sour taste of vinegar is very appetizing!
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Choose carrots that are of moderate size, straight and elongated towards the end, with smooth skin, firm to the touch, and slightly hard.
- Select carrots that are bright, deep orange in color, with fresh green tops tightly attached to the body of the carrot.
- Avoid carrots that have wilted tops, bruised bodies, slimy texture, dark spots, or feel soft when pressed.
How to choose good tofu
- Choose pieces of tofu that are slightly off-white, with a pleasant aroma and the rich, creamy taste characteristic of soybeans.
- It is advisable to select pieces that feel light when held, have good elasticity, feel delicate, and have a smooth surface rather than being coarse and hard.
- Avoid buying pieces of tofu that have turned yellow, smell like lime, as this may indicate that the tofu has been stored for a long time or contains gypsum, which is not good for health.
Suggestions for where to buy sushi ingredients
- You should choose to buy vegetarian sushi ingredients at reputable establishments such as supermarkets or markets to ensure quality and product origin.
- For packaged products, you should carefully check the expiration date, ensure the outer packaging is intact, not torn or discolored, and that the product inside is not moldy.
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