Vegan Sushi Bowls with Ginger Marinated Tofu

 

All the flavor and texture of sushi without the hassle of making the rolls. These vegan sushi bowls are perfect for a build-your-own weeknight bowl or to make ahead and enjoy throughout the week. Just 10 ingredients required, naturally plant-based and gluten-free, and SO satisfying. Let us show you how it’s done!

Vegan Sushi Bowls with Ginger Marinated Tofu

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Recipe Inspiration

These vegan sushi bowls are inspired by the flavors of sushi, but with a plant-based spin made into bowl form.

Sushi is a common dish in Japan and in Japanese restaurants around the world. And it’s thought that it might date back to the 2nd century BC, where it originated from a Chinese dish called narezushi. It’s believed to have then spread to Japan in the 8th century. And by the 18th century, sushi restaurants were wildly popular in Japan.

You can find a more traditional tofu sushi roll recipe from Okonomi Kitchen here.

How to Make Vegan Sushi Bowls

These bowls start with making the rice. We use a Japanese-style, short-grain white rice (sometimes labeled sushi rice) that becomes fluffy with a firm bite. A bit of vinegar adds classic sushi rice flavor.

Next, we marinate slices of tofu in a tamari-ginger-sesame sauce that infuses these bowls with savory, umami flavor.