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Sushi Burrito Recipe

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Savor the flavors of our Vegan Sushi Burrito! Packed with fresh veggies, pickled radish, and your choice of vegan chicken or grilled tofu, wrapped in a nori sheet with seasoned sushi rice. Perfect for a healthy and delicious meal!

  • Author: Chloe
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Cuisine: Japanese Cuisine
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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For the Sushi Rice:

  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar (use maple syrup for WFPB)
  • 1 tsp salt

For the Pickled Vegetables:

  • 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar (use maple syrup for WFPB)
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1 tsp peppercorns (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed (optional)

For the Filling:

  • Nori sheets (whole)
  • Vegan mayo (use homemade version for WFPB)
  • Cucumber, julienned
  • Carrot, grated
  • Pickled red cabbage
  • Vegan chicken or grilled tofu, sliced
  • Baked sweet potato fries (without oil for WFPB)
  • Edamame
  • Spring onion, chopped
  • Avocado, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)

Homemade Vegan Mayo (for WFPB):

 

  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or white beans)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 12 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Salt to taste
  • Water (to adjust consistency)

Instructions

Prepare the Sushi Rice:

  1. Rinse the Rice: Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
  2. Cook the Rice: In a rice cooker or pot, combine the rinsed rice with 2 1/2 cups of water. If using a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
  3. Season the Rice: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar (or maple syrup for WFPB), and 1 tsp salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Pickling the Radish and Cabbage:

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Thinly slice the radishes and red cabbage. Place them in separate jars or bowls.
  2. Make the Pickling Brine: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup white vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar (or maple syrup for WFPB), and 1 tbsp salt. Add mustard seeds, peppercorns, and garlic if using. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt.
  3. Pickle the Radishes and Cabbage: Pour the hot brine over the sliced radishes and cabbage, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them sit at room temperature until cooled, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. For best results, let them pickle overnight.

Prepare the Homemade Vegan Mayo (for WFPB):

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup cooked chickpeas, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1-2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 clove garlic, and salt to taste.
  2. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.

Assemble the Sushi Burrito:

  1. Prepare the Nori Sheet: Place a whole nori sheet, shiny side down, on a sushi mat.
  2. Spread the Rice: Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking, then spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over the nori sheet, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.
  3. Add Vegan Mayo: Spread a thin layer of vegan mayo (or homemade vegan mayo for WFPB) over the rice.
  4. Layer the Ingredients: Arrange the pickled radish, cucumber, grated carrot, pickled red cabbage, vegan chicken or grilled tofu, baked sweet potato fries, edamame, spring onion, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro (if using) in a horizontal line across the middle of the rice-covered nori sheet.

Roll the Sushi Burrito:

  1. Start Rolling: Using the sushi mat, lift the edge of the nori sheet closest to you and fold it over the filling, tucking it in tightly.
  2. Continue Rolling: Continue to roll the sushi burrito away from you, using the mat to apply gentle pressure and keep the roll tight. Wet the top border of the nori sheet with a little water to seal the roll.
  3. Finish and Serve: Slice the sushi burrito in half, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious and colorful creation!

Notes

Tips:

  • Feel free to mix and match ingredients based on what you have available in your fridge and larder. This recipe is perfect for using up leftovers!
  • For a Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) option, make sure to use maple syrup instead of sugar, homemade vegan mayo, grilled or baked tofu instead of vegan chicken, and oil-free baked sweet potato fries.

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