Vegetarian Hand Roll Sushi (Temaki)

Bring the vibrant flavors of Japan to your table with this colorful and customizable Vegetarian Hand Roll Sushi (Temaki) recipe! Perfect for sushi lovers and plant-based eaters alike, this dish combines seasoned sushi rice, crisp vegetables like carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper, creamy avocado, and savory marinated tofu—all wrapped in a handheld cone of nori. Bursting with fresh textures and umami-rich flavors, these sushi hand rolls are as fun to make as they are to eat. With no special tools required and plenty of room for creative substitutions, this recipe is ideal for casual weeknight dinners or interactive gatherings. Serve with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce for a restaurant-quality experience right at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sushi rice
• 2.5 cups Water
• 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 8 pieces Nori sheets
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 200 grams Tofu
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Mirin
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 0.5 cup Pickled ginger
• 2 tablespoons Wasabi

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Step 3

Remove the rice from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Drizzle over warm rice and gently fold to combine. Let cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Prepare the vegetables: peel the carrot and cut it into thin matchsticks. Cut cucumber and red bell pepper into similar thin strips. Slice avocado in half, remove the pit, and cut into thin slices.

Step 6

Cut the tofu into thin strips to match the other vegetables.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and mirin. Marinate the tofu strips in this mixture for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the marinated tofu without the liquid, and cook until lightly browned on all sides. Remove from heat.

Step 9

To assemble the temaki, cut each nori sheet in half crosswise. Place a half sheet of nori, shiny side down, on your palm.

Step 10

Add about 2 tablespoons of prepared sushi rice onto the left side of the nori, pressing gently to spread it slightly.

Step 11

Arrange a small portion of carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, avocado, and tofu on top of the rice.

Step 12

Sprinkle with a small pinch of sesame seeds.

Step 13

Roll the nori into a cone shape with the ingredients inside, sealing the edge with a grain of rice.

Step 14

Repeat with the remaining nori sheets and fillings.

Step 15

Serve temaki with pickled ginger and wasabi on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2385.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1776.3

Total Fat 58.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6096.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 256.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.7g	0%
Total Sugars 74.2g
Protein 65.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1064.5mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 3586.3mg	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: 29.2%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 56.3%