Simple Vegan California Rolls (No Special Equipment)

Name: Simple Vegan California Rolls (No Special Equipment)
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Ingredients: For the sushi rice; 2 cups short-grain sushi rice; 2¼ cups water; ¼ cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; For the “crab” filling; 1 can heart of palm, drained and shredded; 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (optional); ½ teaspoon organic sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; For the rolls; 4 nori sheets; 1 ripe avocado, sliced into strips; 1 medium cucumber, seeded and cut into matchsticks; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; Pickled ginger, for serving; Wasabi, for serving; Soy sauce or tamari, for serving; Large mixing bowl (for cooling rice); Small bowl (for seasoning mixture); Sharp knife; Plastic wrap (as bamboo mat alternative); Small bowl of water (for wetting hands); Fork (for shredding heart of palm); Small dishes of soy sauce or tamari for dipping

Instructions

These Vegan California Rolls offer a plant-based twist on the classic sushi favorite. Utilizing hearts of palm as a substitute for crab meat, combined with creamy avocado and crisp cucumber, these rolls deliver the familiar flavors and textures without any animal products. Best of all, no special sushi-making equipment is required, making this recipe accessible for home cooks of all levels.

Updated at: Mon, 12 May 2025 10:22:33 GMT