Zucchini Sushi
Zucchini Sushi is a unique and healthy variation of fresh sushi, no rice, no seaweed and completely 100% plant-based! Thin, flexible zucchini slices serve as wraps, filled with crunchy vegetables and a thick, savory filling, and served with a delicious side sauce. This dish is very special because of its beautiful and neat appearance, its crispy fresh texture with a light but satisfying taste, low in carbohydrates, rich in fiber, And it is perfect as a special appetizer, a healthy snack or a refreshing main course.
Shared by Nimika
Time
25 min
Serves
3
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- #Main ingredients of the wrapper:
- Two medium-sized zucchini, washed clean
- #filling ingredients:
- One carrot, cut into long, thin sticks
- 1/2 cucumber, seeds removed, cut lengthwise
- One stalk of celery, cut lengthwise
- 50 grams of soft tofu/creamy vegetable cheese
- One teaspoon of vegetable wasabi powder (to taste)
- A little squeeze of lime
- #side sauce ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable soy sauce
- One teaspoon of rice vinegar
- A little grated fresh ginger
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the zucchini as thinly as possible lengthwise using a sharp knife or cheese slicer, sprinkle with a little salt and let sit for 5 minutes to wilt and become pliable, then pat dry with kitchen paper.
- 2
Mix the plant-based tofu/cheese with the wasabi and lime zest until smooth and creamy
- 3
Place a slice of zucchini on a flat surface, spread a thin layer of tofu mixture, then arrange the carrot, cucumber, and celery sticks on one end.
- 4
Roll gently and close until completely closed, arrange on a serving plate
- 5
Mix all the sauce ingredients and serve separately as a dip. Enjoy immediately to keep it crisp and fresh! Your special dish is ready to be enjoyed!