Vegan Chirashi Bowl

Delight in the vibrant flavors of Japan with this Vegan Chirashi Bowl, a plant-based twist on the traditional sushi dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring fluffy, seasoned sushi rice as the base, this recipe is loaded with a colorful array of fresh toppings, including crispy marinated tofu, creamy avocado, crunchy julienned carrots, and vibrant edamame. Garnished with nori strips, pickled ginger, and black sesame seeds, this deconstructed sushi bowl offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this wholesome and gluten-free recipe is an easy yet impressive way to enjoy your favorite sushi-inspired meal at home. Perfect for dinner, lunch, or entertaining, the Vegan Chirashi Bowl is sure to be a hit with vegans and sushi lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup short grain sushi rice
• 1.25 cups water
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 200 grams firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if necessary)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon sriracha
• 0.5 sheets nori sheets
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 0.5 cucumber, sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 3 radishes, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup edamame, shelled
• 2 tablespoons pickled ginger
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 10 minutes. In the meantime, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl, and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

Press the firm tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then cut it into small cubes. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, and sriracha.

Step 5

Toss the tofu cubes in the soy sauce mixture to coat them evenly, then set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes.

Step 6

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

Cut the nori sheet into thin strips using kitchen scissors.

Step 8

To assemble the bowl, place a portion of the seasoned sushi rice as the base. Arrange the cooked tofu, carrot, cucumber, avocado, radishes, and edamame neatly on top of the rice.

Step 9

Garnish each bowl with strips of nori, pickled ginger, black sesame seeds, and sliced green onions. Serve the Vegan Chirashi Bowls fresh and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1459.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1068.0

Total Fat 42.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3850.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g	0%
Total Sugars 42.5g
Protein 48.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 683.8mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 2881.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.6%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 49.2%