{"id":3918,"date":"2021-06-11T14:45:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T14:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/?post_type=food&p=3918"},"modified":"2021-06-11T14:51:25","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T14:51:25","slug":"vegan-sushi","status":"publish","type":"food","link":"https:\/\/www.veganfriendly.org.uk\/food-drink\/vegan-sushi\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Sushi"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"VeganThese days it is generally not too difficult to find vegan alternatives for most foods. Whether you are seeking tasty vegan burgers<\/a> or vegan-friendly sausages<\/a> or you fancy trying some vegan fish and chips<\/a>, there are options aplenty. But, what about vegan sushi?<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll first explain what sushi is (and what it isn\u2019t<\/em>), then we\u2019ll go through the best vegan sushi options that are available to purchase in restaurants and supermarkets.<\/p>\n

What Is Sushi (and How Can It Be Vegan)?<\/h2>\n

There is a common misconception that sushi refers to raw fish, but this is wide of the mark. Though sushi can incorporate raw fish, this is not a requirement. In fact, the common ingredient to all types of sushi is not fish, but rice; sushi rice to be precise, usually with vinegar and sugar added. Traditionally, sushi rice is medium grain white rice, though other types are used on occasion to add variety, especially at non-traditional sushi restaurants.<\/p>\n

Sashimi Is Not Vegan<\/h3>\n

Often people (incorrectly) think that sashimi is sushi, or a type of sushi, but this is not so. Sashimi is fresh, raw fish (or seafood or sometimes meat) and though it is often served in restaurants that also serve sushi or indeed in pre-packaged \u201csushi\u201d boxes alongside sushi, it is a distinct dish. Given that sashimi is made up of raw fish\/seafood\/meat, it should come as no surprise that it is not vegan.<\/p>\n

Going back to sushi and it comes in various styles (see below) based on how it is prepared and presented with some being rolled within nori seaweed (which is not only vegan but also a great source of iodine<\/a> which can be hard to obtain on a vegan diet). Other types of sushi have rice on the outside of the nori and others still come in a cone-shaped nori roll. Here\u2019s a brief explanation of the main types you are likely to encounter.<\/p>\n

Common Types of Sushi<\/h3>\n