Vegan Gunkan Maki

Elevate your plant-based sushi game with this delightful Vegan Gunkan Maki recipe! Perfectly seasoned sushi rice serves as the base, nestled in a nori seaweed "cup" and topped with a vibrant medley of fresh julienned cucumber, carrot, and creamy avocado. Drizzled with a tangy, spicy vegan mayo and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, this vegan twist on the traditional Japanese favorite is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for sushi nights, elegant appetizers, or a healthy, creative lunch. Serve with soy sauce for dipping and enjoy a flavor-packed bite of plant-based perfection! Keywords: vegan gunkan maki, plant-based sushi recipe, homemade vegan sushi, Japanese vegan recipes, spicy mayo sushi.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 3 Nori sheets
• 3 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
• 0.5 Cucumber
• 0.5 Carrot
• 1 Avocado
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine with 1.25 cups of water in a rice cooker. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions.

Step 2

Once the rice is cooked, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl, then fold this mixture into the rice gently with a wooden spoon. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 3

While the rice is cooling, prepare the vegetable topping. Peel and julienne the cucumber and carrot. Peel and slice the avocado into small cubes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine vegan mayonnaise and sriracha sauce. This will be the spicy mayo drizzle.

Step 5

Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside.

Step 6

Cut each nori sheet into quarters. You will use these to wrap around a small mound of rice, creating a hollow 'cup'.

Step 7

With damp hands, shape a rounded tablespoon of rice into a small cylinder. Wrap a strip of nori around the outside leaving the top open.

Step 8

Fill the nori-wrapped rice cups with a mixture of julienned cucumber, carrot, and avocado cubes, gently pressing them in.

Step 9

Drizzle the spicy mayo over the top of each Gunkan Maki.

Step 10

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the assembled Gunkan Maki for added flavor and texture.

Step 11

Serve the Vegan Gunkan Maki with a side of soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(878.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	782.3

Total Fat 36.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.3g
Cholesterol 10.2mg	0%
Sodium 2762.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 19.3g
Protein 15.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 91.3mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1263.5mg	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: 40.5%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 51.9%