Vegan Sushi Rolls with Tofu

Even though there are vegetarian and vegan sushi options, it's difficult to picture Japanese cuisine without seafood. Thrillist even goes so far as to say that sushi should, by definition, contain fish. However, thanks to the rising popularity of vegetarian and vegan diets, that scrap of tofu you couldn't fit into last night's supper can now be transformed into sushi!

You might prepare ahead and marinate firm tofu in a miso-sake-mirin sauce overnight for a punch of flavor, depending on how much time and work you're ready to put into your sushi. All Recipes also recommends frying tofu to mimic the crunchy texture of tempura in sushi or pan-searing it if you like a more creamy texture. Tofubud recommends only using firm or extra firm tofu in this recipe because these varieties are less fragile and won't fall apart while rolling your sushi. Chefs also told Thrillist that because tofu is soft, you need offer a contrast of texture to the sushi by using crisp veggies and salty and sour pickles.