Sushi is perhaps the most iconic Japanese food. But as any vegan or vegetarian knows, there’s only so many cucumber rolls a person can eat. Enter chef iina with her unique, all-vegan re-creations of classic sushi rolls and bites. She calls them Sushi Modoki—“modoki” being Japanese for “mimic.”
In iina’s hands, tomatoes transform into “fatty tuna,” mushrooms into “scallops,” and carrots into “salmon”—with mind-boggling, irresistibly delicious results. Clear, step-by-step instructions show you how to make five different styles of sushi with all-natural, whole ingredients—and assemble elegant plates bursting with color and crunch: