Surprise Sushi Bowl

Singularly scrumptious!

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz-block extra firm tofu

• 1 avocado, sliced

• Nori sheet

• Olive oil

• 1 portion of homemade vegan mayo

• Sriracha sauce or other hot sauce of choice

• 2 cups cooked rice of your choice (I use brown basmati)

• Sesame seeds - a mix of black and white/ or Everything but the bagel spice

• Optional extras: Pickled sushi ginger, kimchi

Marinade

• 2 Tbs rice vinegar

• 3 Tbs tamari or coconut amino

• 2 Tbs flaxseed oil

• 1 Tbs white miso paste

• 1/2 cup warm water

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp paprika

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 2 - 3 slices of beetroot or 1/2 beet peeled and grated

• 1 nori sheet, shredded

Instructions

• Slice the block tofu diagonally into two triangles, and carve a curve around the straight corner to create a salmon fillet shape

• Score both the top and bottom sides in opposite directions, careful not to cut it through

• Blend or mix all the marinade ingredients and marinate the tofu in a deep dish for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally

• Heat a generous drizzle of oil over medium-high heat, pan-fry the marinated tofu fillets till golden brown on all sides, and the edges slightly charred, about 4 min per side

• Break the tofu fillet into a bowl of rice, drizzle on sriracha sauce and homemade mayo, mix well into the rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds or Everything but the bagel spice

• Fill a piece of crispy seaweed with the rice mixture, avocado, kimchi, or pickled ginger depending on your preference

Notes

Adapted from and a big thanks to veganbunnychef for the recipe