Vegan Prawn Sushi Roll

Elevate your sushi night with these irresistible Vegan Prawn Sushi Rolls, a plant-based twist on a Japanese classic! This recipe combines perfectly seasoned sushi rice, crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado with tender, realistic plant-based prawns, all rolled up in a nori sheet and garnished with sesame seeds for an authentic touch. Perfect for vegans and sushi lovers alike, this dish balances flavor, texture, and visual appeal, offering the full sushi experience without any seafood. Ready in under an hour, these rolls make an impressive appetizer, light lunch, or dinner centerpiece. Pair them with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a hint of wasabi for a complete restaurant-style presentation at home. Vegan sushi has never been so satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 pieces Nori sheets
• 8 pieces Plant-based prawns
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 1 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Pickled ginger
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the sushi rice: Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice with 1.25 cups of water in a rice cooker or pot. Cook according to your rice cooker's instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes before fluffing.

Step 2

While rice is cooking, mix 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt in a small saucepan. Heat over low until dissolved, then remove and let it cool.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked rice to a large wooden or non-metal bowl. Gradually fold the vinegar mixture into the rice with a wooden spatula, fanning it as you mix to cool and season evenly.

Step 4

Cut the cucumber into thin matchsticks and slice the avocado as desired.

Step 5

Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and place a piece of plastic wrap over it. Place a nori sheet, shiny side down, on the plastic wrap.

Step 6

Wet your hands, spread a handful of seasoned rice over the nori sheet, pressing gently. Leave a 1-inch border on the top edge.

Step 7

Sprinkle a quarter of the sesame seeds over the rice. Flip the nori sheet so the rice side faces down.

Step 8

Arrange 2 plant-based prawns, some cucumber matchsticks, and a few avocado slices horizontally across the bottom third of the nori sheet.

Step 9

Lift the end of the sushi mat closest to you, rolling the nori and fillings away from you, giving gentle pressure to form a cylinder. Seal the edges with a bit of water if necessary.

Step 10

Repeat this process for the remaining nori sheets and ingredients.

Step 11

With a sharp knife, slice each roll evenly into 6-8 pieces, wiping the blade with a damp cloth between cuts.

Step 12

Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi paste on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1252.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	994.2

Total Fat 38.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 11736.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 17.3g
Protein 49.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 236.0mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 2261.8mg	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: 33.3%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 47.3%