Vegan Onigirazu Sushi Sandwich
Try this sushi sandwich for a new spin on classic rolls. This tofu version includes mushrooms, carrots, avocado, cucumber, and spicy mayo!
Servings: 5 sandwiches
Ingredients
Sushi Rice
- 1 recipe seasoned sushi rice
Tofu
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 350g extra firm tofu
- 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp nutritional yeast
Onigirazu
- 1 recipe simmered shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 2 ripe avocado, sliced
- 6 nori sheets
- spicy mayo
- sesame seeds
Instructions
Sushi Rice
- Make a batch of seasoned sushi rice and let it cool to room temperature before starting the sushi sandwiches.
Tofu
- Slice the tofu into 1/4-inch slabs. Pat dry with a paper towel. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high. Pan-fry the tofu until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Reduce heat, add soy sauce and nutritional yeast, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Onigirazu
- While the rice cools, you can make the simmered shiitake mushrooms and prep the veggies. Slice the cucumber thinly. Use a box grater to shred the carrots and thinly slice the avocados.
- Begin by laying a large piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Next, place a sheet of nori, shiny side down, rough side facing up, on top of the plastic wrap.
- In the center of the nori, add a layer of sushi rice, approximately 1/3 cup, pressing it down and shaping it into a square at a 45-degree angle or diamond shape using slightly wet hands.
- Layer on the tofu, mushrooms, cucumber, carrots, avocado, spicy mayo, sesame seeds, and another layer of rice, about 1/3 cup, pressing down gently to compact the ingredients.
- Take a second piece of nori and cut it into a square that matches the size of your fillings. Place it on top of the rice and fold the sides of the nori over the filling. Firmly wrap the entire sushi sandwich with plastic wrap and gently squeeze it to seal everything together.
- Allow the onigirazu to rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to meld together. Then, unwrap and cut it in half. Serve with spicy mayo or soy sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Step-by-Step Photos - Follow along with my visual guide included in the blog post to ensure every part of the recipe is crystal clear.
- Storage - Wrap your onigirazu sushi sandwiches tightly in plastic wrap, refrigerate, and enjoy within 2-3 days.