Have you ever wondered how to make vegan sushi? Let me show you how in a few easy steps with this easy vegetarian sushi recipe. It’s so simple and so delicious!

Of all the foods in all the world, there’s one food that I’ve never gotten tired of. That, my friends, is avocado sushi rolls. I could easily eat it everyday (and honestly would if I could always find avocados that were perfectly ripe at an affordable price). Since I love vegan sushi so dearly, I knew it was something I had to learn to make myself (because nobody wants to keep paying $8 for a roll of vegetable sushi). Lucky for me, it’s actually super simple to make!

How to make sushi:

To make sushi, you’ll need a bamboo sushi rolling mat, a sharp knife, short grain glutinous rice, and vegetables cut into strips. If you prefer your rice rolled on the outside of your sushi roll, you’ll also need cling film (or saran wrap). Optional, but recommended, are chopsticks, soy sauce, and wasabi.

One of the hardest parts of making sushi is slicing the rolls into bite-sized pieces. Aside from using a sharp knife, there’s one important tip that will make all the difference.

USE A WET KNIFE.

It sounds weird, I know. It works because it helps stop the sticky sushi rice from sticking to the knife.

Also, clean your knife after every second cut. It might feel like a pain to clean your knife so often, but it’s so worth it when you get perfect cuts through your sushi roll.

I have two more tips for successfully making sushi.

1. Don’t overfill your roll.
2. Squeeze the sushi into a tight roll as you’re rolling it.

What to put in vegan sushi:

Use your favorite vegetables! Some fruits even work well for sweeter sushi rolls (think things like mango that are firm, tropical, and can be cut into a strip).

My favorite vegetables for sushi are carrot, red bell pepper, avocado, and cucumber. I also love adding vegan cream cheese in sometimes. Topping it with black sesame seeds gives it a great nutty flavor and satisfying crunch.

What You’ll Need:

There are three ingredients and two tools that make all the difference when you’re making perfect homemade sushi.

Sushi Ingredients:

The first ingredient is good quality nori. Nori is the roasted seaweed sheets that you roll your sushi in. The quality of the nori makes a big difference in the taste. I’ve found that whenever I use lower quality nori it has kind of a fishy taste. This is the brand I recommend, and I’m always so happy with the results.

The second ingredient is sushi rice. Sushi rice is also commonly referred to as Calrose Rice in the United States. It’s a very short grain rice with a higher concentration of starch than other varieties of rice. The higher concentration of starch is what makes sushi sticky and easy to roll.

The last ingredient is rice vinegar. Rice vinegar is what gives sushi rice it’s classic sweet and tangy flavor.

Sushi Making Tools:

The first tool is a bamboo rolling mat. This tool is essential when making sushi, and I wouldn’t recommend trying to make sushi without it.

The second tool is a sushi knife. Sushi knives can be an affordable and great way to get clean slices when you’re cutting your sushi. They’re easier to use because they have a non-stick coating and holes in the knife. Both of these elements make for reduced friction when cutting, which makes a big difference when you’re slicing something sticky (like sushi).

Bonus: I like this very affordable sushi making kit because it comes with two rolling mats, a sushi knife, chopsticks, and a rice paddle. It’s a much better price than buying the pieces separately, and as a bonus you get the rice paddle which helps you spread the rice across the nori more tightly and evenly.

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Did you know that the vast majority of wasabi on the market is mostly made up of horseradish and mustard? Real wasabi is very hard to grow, and therefore much more expensive.

Many people are surprised to find out that real wasabi tastes floral, aromatic, sweet, and pungent. If you’re out at a sushi restaurant and you don’t see the wasabi grated fresh in front of you, chances are you’re eating imitation wasabi.

If you’d like to learn more about this, here’s a wonderful short YouTube video.

The next time you’re craving vegan sushi, try making it at home!