Sushi Modoki : The Japanese Art and Craft of Vegan Sushi

Modoki: a Japanese word that means "to mimic"Sushi Modoki: Authentic vegan sushi that tastes—and looks—just like the real thing!No food is more iconically Japanese than sushi. But as any vegan or vegetarian knows, there’s only so many cucumber rolls a person can eat! Enter Sushi Modoki—amazing, all-vegan re-creations of classic sushi rolls and bites. At the hands of vegan innovator iina, a cooking instructor in her native Japan, tomatoes transform into “fatty tuna,” mushrooms into “scallops,” and carrots into “salmon”—with mind-boggling results. Clear, step-by-step instructions show you how to make five different styles of sushi with all-natural, whole ingredients—and assemble elegant plates bursting with color and crunch:Nigiri: "fish" over riceMaki: sushi rollsChirashi: scattered sushi bowlsInari: fried tofu stuffed with "fish" and riceOshi: pressed sushiPlus, you’ll find the full range of traditional sides: salads, soups, sauces, pickled vegetables, and hot and cold drinks. Sushi Modoki is the ultimate guide to becoming a vegan sushi master—with over 50 recipes to “wow” vegans and sushi-lovers alike. Cover 1 Contents 7 WELCOME TO SUSHI MODOKI 12 Ingredients 13 Utensils 14 Making Sushi Rice 16 Basic Sushi Rice 17 Sushi Vinegar 18 NIGIRI 19 Making Nigiri 21 Tuna Modoki Nigiri 24 Fatty Tuna Modoki Nigiri 24 Marinated Tuna Modoki Nigiri 25 Salmon Modoki Nigiri 26 Scallop Modoki Nigiri 29 Abalone Modoki Nigiri 30 Squid Modoki Nigiri 32 Eel Modoki Nigiri 33 Tamago Modoki Nigiri: Japanese Omelet 35 Shirako Modoki Gunkan: Cod Milt 38 Negitoro Modoki Gunkan: Fatty Tuna with Chopped Scallion 39 Torotaku Modoki Gunkan: Fatty Tuna with Pickled Daikon 40 Uni Modoki Gunkan: Sea Urchin 41 Tobiko Modoki Gunkan: Flying Fish Roe 42 Ika Modoki Natto Gunkan: Squid with Natto 44 Tuna Corn Modoki Gunkan 45 Seafood Salad Modoki Gunkan 46 SUSHI ROLLS 48 Making Sushi Rolls 49 Rainbow Roll 51 Pink Roll 52 Kimbap Modoki Roll 54 Veggie Tempura Roll 55 Shrimp Tempura Modoki Roll 56 Cauliflower Roll 58 Alfalfa Sprout Roll 58 Tazuna Roll: Striped Roll 59 Ichimatsu Roll: Checkered Roll 62 Hand Roll Party 65 CHIRASHI 68 Green Vegetable Chirashi 72 Seafood Modoki Chirashi 73 Salad Chirashi 75 Gomoku Modoki Chirashi 77 INARI 79 Making Inari 81 Shiso Hijiki Inari 84 Pickled Ginger and Sesame Seed Inari 86 Open Inari 88 Veggie Inari 90 OSHI 91 Mackerel Modoki Oshi 93 Anakyu Modoki Oshi: Eel and Cucumber 96 Birthday Cake Modoki Oshi 98 Poke Modoki Oshi 100 SOUPS AND STOCKS 101 Veggie Dashi 102 Clear Soup 102 Tomato Miso Soup 103 Roasted Vegetable Broth 103 Surf and Turf Miso Soup 104 Mushroom Miso Soup 105 Roasted Fish Bone Broth Modoki 105 CONDIMENTS 107 Tofu Mayonnaise 108 Spicy Mayonnaise 108 Japanese Chili Oil 108 Veggie Dashi Soy Sauce 109 Kombu Ponzu 109 Umami Malted Rice 109 Cilantro Sauce 111 Daikon Sauce 111 Tofu Cream Cheese 111 Korean-Style Sweet and Spicy Miso 112 Sriracha Sauce 112 Maple-Balsamic Sauce 114 Tapenade 114 Shiso Hijiki 115 Red and White Pickled Ginger 115 Takuan: Pickled Daikon 116 Pickled Cucumber 116 Shibazuke: Pickled Vegetables with Red Shiso Leaves 118 Quick Pickled Eggplant with Wasabi 119 DRINKS 121 Ginger Orange Green Tea 122 Matcha Lemonade 122 Amazake 123 Amazake Matcha Latte 123 Index 125 About the Author 129 An acclaimed Japanese vegan chef presents an innovative collection of recipes and techniques for making sushi, nigiri, rolls and more—all without meat. Sushi is perhaps the most iconic Japanese food. But as any vegan or vegetarian knows, there’s only so many cucumber rolls a person can eat. Enter chef iina with her unique, all-vegan re-creations of classic sushi rolls and bites. She calls them Sushi Modoki—“modoki” being Japanese for “mimic.” In iina’s hands, tomatoes transform into “fatty tuna,” mushrooms into “scallops,” and carrots into “salmon”—with mind-boggling, irresistibly delicious results. Clear, step-by-step instructions show you how to make five different styles of sushi with all-natural, whole ingredients—and assemble elegant plates bursting with color and crunch: Nigiri: “fish” over rice Maki: sushi rolls Chirashi: scattered sushi bowls Inari: fried tofu stuffed with “fish” and rice Oshi: pressed sushi Plus, you’ll find the full range of traditional sides: salads, soups, sauces, pickled vegetables, and hot and cold drinks. Sushi Modoki is the ultimate guide to becoming a vegan sushi master—with more than 50 recipes to “wow” vegans and sushi-lovers alike. Enjoy authentic, delicious, vegan sushi that tastes and looks like the real thingwith over 50 recipes to make at home Once theyve had their fill of avocado rolls, whats a vegan sushi-lover to do? Enter Sushi Modoki a cookbook filled with amazing, all-vegan re-creations of classic rolls that mimic the flavor and texture of fish, with all-natural, whole ingredients. At the hands of vegan innovator iina, a cooking instructor in her native Japan, tomatoes transform into tuna and carrots into salmonwith mind-boggling results showcased in over 100 color photographs. With clear step-by-step instructions for assembling elegant plates bursting with color and crunchplus the full range of traditional sides including salads, soups, pickled veggies, and hot and cold drinks Sushi Modoki is the ultimate guide to becoming a vegan sushi master. **Modoki: a Japenese words that means "to mimic" Sushi Modoki: Authentic vegan sushi that tastes—and looks—just like the real thing!** No food is more iconically Japanese than sushi. But as any vegan or vegetarian knows, there’s only so many cucumber rolls a person can eat! Enter —amazing, all-vegan re-creations of classic sushi rolls and bites. At the hands of vegan innovator iina, a cooking instructor in her native Japan, tomatoes transform into “fatty tuna,” mushrooms into “scallops,” and carrots into “salmon”—with mind-boggling results. Clear, step-by-step instructions show you how to make five different styles of sushi with all-natural, whole ingredients—and assemble elegant plates bursting with color and crunch: - **Maki:** sushi rolls - **Inari:**... No food is more iconically Japanese than sushi. This book features all-vegan re-creations of classic sushi rolls and bites. At the hands of vegan innovator iina, a cooking instructor in her native Japan, tomatoes transform into 'fatty tuna, ' mushrooms into 'scallops, ' and carrots into 'salmon'-- with mind-boggling results. Step-by-step instructions show how to make five different styles of sushi with all-natural, whole ingredients. You'll also find a full range of traditional sides. -- adapted from back cover "A cookbook filled with over 50 recipes with clear step-by-step instructions for assembling elegant plates of amazing, all-vegan re-creations of classic rolls that mimic the flavor and texture of fish"-- Provided by publisher Over 50 ways to enjoy authentic, delicious vegan sushi and Japanese fare that tastes and looks like the real thing