Onigirazu (sushi sandwich)

Onigirazu (sushi sandwich)

Prep time: 30 min

Cook time: 30 min

Total time: 60 min

Serves: 4

Onigirazu also known as a sushi sandwich is a great way to enjoy your sushi on the go. Our version has a vegan filling of katsu tofu and sweet potato.

ONIGIRAZU:

4 nori sheets

about 4 cups of cooked sushi rice

1 avocado, sliced

25 g / 1 oz baby spinach

red cabbage, shredded and pickled (optional, see below)

Sriracha or vegan mayo

TOFU KATSU VERSION:

2 x 200 g / 7 oz firm tofu, pressed

tamari or soy sauce

1 cup aquafaba (reduced so that it resembles an egg white)

1-2 cups panko breadcrumbs (GF breadcrumbs for GF version)

all purpose flour or cornflour (for GF version)

2 cups frying oil (for fried version only)

SWEET POTATO VERSION:

1 large sweet potato

1 tbsp tamari (GF) or soy sauce

1 tbsp maple syrup

2 tsp neutral oil

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

2 tsp rice vinegar

QUICK PICKLED RED CABBAGE (optional):

a wedge of red cabbage, sliced thinly

½ cup rice vinegar

2 tbsp sugar or maple syrup

1 tsp fine sea salt

1 clove of garlic, crushed with the side of a knife

Original article and pictures take potluck.ohmyveggies.com site