Vegan Sushi Bake

Step 1

To make your vegan sushi bake, start by preheating your oven to 400F / 200C and prepare your Sushi Rice: Add sugar, salt, and rice vinegar to the cooked short-grain white rice. Mix the ingredients well to season the rice. Set it aside.

Step 2

Next, prepare the tofu "sushi fish" mixture: Take a block of extra-firm tofu and grate it using a cheese grater to recreate “fish” flakes.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, prepare the seasoning mixture by combining veggie broth, rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), miso paste, salt, garlic powder, kale powder, turmeric, and beetroot powder for that salmon colour (optional).

Step 4

Mix the seasoning mixture thoroughly, adding a little water if needed to achieve a paste-like consistency. Cut or shred the Nori sheets into small pieces and add them to the mixture.

Step 5

Combine the seasoned mixture with the grated tofu, creating a "fishy" tofu mixture. Add vegan mayo and mix well. Add salt to taste.

Step 6

Now, assemble your sushi bake! Grease a baking dish (lasagna or casserole dish) with a neutral oil. Spread the seasoned sushi rice evenly in the greased dish, pressing it down gently to create a base layer.

Step 7

Add another 1 or 2 nori sheets (crumbled) on top of the rice for extra flavour (optional). Layer the tofu "fish" mixture on top of the rice and Nori sheets, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

In a small bowl, combine vegan mayo and Sriracha sauce to your desired spiciness level and drizzle on top of the tofu “fish” mixture.

Step 9

Top everything with sesame seeds and place the assembled dish in the preheated oven at 400°F (200°C).

Step 10

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until it's heated through and the top develops a nice golden colour. Once out of the oven, let it cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with roasted seaweed sheets or cut-up Nori (optional).