Sushi Bowls with Vegan Smoked "Salmon"

Name: Sushi Bowls with Vegan Smoked "Salmon"
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Japanese, Asian
Ingredients: 2 orange bell peppers; 4 cups water; 2 tbsp dried wakame; 1 tbsp liquid smoke (if not using the smoker method); 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 clove of garlic (crushed); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 cup brown rice (or a mix of brown and forbidden rice); 3 cups water; 2 tsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp white rice vinegar; Toppings: avocado, marinated ginger, cucumber, chives, sesame seeds