Raw Vegan Sushi
I love sushi. The first time I ate it I was so surprised by the explosion of flavor that hit my tongue. It was so different from anything that I had ever eaten with it’s refreshing and interesting combination of flavors. Even though sushi is thought of to be raw because of the raw fish, it contains cooked rice. Plus, most raw recipes are also vegan so, eating fish, even if it is raw, is not in the cards.
The challenge was to create a raw food recipe that would replace the rice but still have a texture that was close to what people are used to. I ended up sprouting Kamut, a wonderful grain that is full of protein and goodness. Processing it in the food processor gave it the texture that it needed to hold together. A sushi mat is needed to make this, but quite easy to use.
Marinate the mushrooms
Using the mat, carefully and tightly, roll the seaweed into a sushi roll. Cut with a serrated knife.
Raw Vegan Sushi
Raw Vegan Sushi
- 2 cup Sprouted Kamut
- 1 tablespoon Nama Shoyu
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
- Sunflower Sprouts
- 2 Carrots
- 1/2 Cucumber
- 1 Portobello Mushroom, marinated in Nama Shoyu and olive oil
- Avocado, Sliced
- 2 Seaweed Sheets
Step 1: Marinate the Mushrooms
Cut the portabello mushroom into slices about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Toss with 2 tablespoons of Nama Shoyu and 2 tablespoons oil and let sit for at least 1/2 hour.
Step 2: Make the Sushi
Process the kamut, Nama Shoyu and toasted sesame oil in a food processor until the kamut starts to break apart. Set aside. Slice carrots and cucumber into match stick pieces, slice the avocado into 1/4 inch pieces. Set aside. Lay your sheet of seaweed on the sushi matt. Spread half the sheet with the kamut mixture. Place the avocado, carrots, cucumber, sunflower sprouts (not pictured) and mushrooms on top of the kamut.
Sarah wrote on March 21, 2009
that looks great! i’m still trying to like nori and i’m def trying this recipe.
Heather wrote on March 20, 2009
I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger Award, its on my latest blog post. 🙂
Cheers,
Heather
inna wrote on March 19, 2009
OOoo! excited to try this out =0)
thanks for sharing the amazing recipes!
Kari wrote on March 18, 2009
Looks fantastic! Thank you for the pictures — helps me to understand the instructions better. 🙂
mandy wrote on March 18, 2009
That sounds yummy!
Heather wrote on March 17, 2009
That looks incredible! I love sushi!
Winona wrote on March 17, 2009
I never thought of using Kamut. Interesting.
Andrea wrote on March 17, 2009
I was so sad when i had to give up sushi as a vegan, but I’m so excited about trying this out! You should share this info on RawPeople. I think others would greatly enjoy it. http://www.rawpeople.com/?utm_source=A&utm_medium=B&utm_campaign=C
Lauren wrote on March 17, 2009
This looks amazing! I love sushi, I will have to try this out soon!