Vegan Sashimi

Vegan Sashimi offers a delightful twist on traditional Japanese flavors, featuring marinated and beautifully arranged plant-based ingredients that mimic the appearance and taste of sashimi. This light and refreshing dish is perfect for a nourishing vegan breakfast, bursting with umami and freshness.

Ingredients

• Agar-agar - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 1 cup
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Nori sheets - 2 sheets
• Cucumber - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Radish - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Avocado - 1 ripe, sliced
• Pickled ginger - 2 tablespoons
• Wasabi - to taste
• Chives - for garnish

Steps

1. In a small saucepan, dissolve agar-agar in 1 cup of water over medium heat, stirring continuously until it reaches a boil. Allow it to simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add half of this mixture to the cooled agar-agar and stir well.
3. Pour the agar-agar mixture into a flat dish and refrigerate for about 20 minutes until set.
4. Once set, cut the agar-agar into thin slices resembling sashimi.
5. On a serving plate, arrange the agar-agar slices alongside the sliced cucumber, radish, and avocado in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
6. Drizzle the remaining soy sauce mixture over the arranged vegetables and garnish with pickled ginger, wasabi, and chopped chives.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in nutrients from a variety of vegetables.
• Low in calories and cholesterol-free, making it heart-healthy.

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