Vegetarian Sushi, Cookbook of the Day

by Nicole Weston, Posted Aug 7th 2006 @ 8:03AM

The first thing that you notice about this book is its very colorful cover, which is fitting because sushi is, by and large, beautiful and colorful food. Sushi does not always involve raw fish, though that is often what the name evokes to many diners, and Vegetarian Sushi illustrates this fact very well. The book starts with an introduction to sushi ingredients and techniques, then continues on into the recipes. There are plenty of rolls and even a pair of recipes that use brown rice, for those who are looking for alternatives to white. Large glossy photographs are sure to tempt the palate and also give you something to aim for as you improve your technique. For die-hard carnivores, there is nothing that says you cannot pair any of these options with nigiri, and certainly some of the techniques can also be used to prepare sushi with fish.

It should be noted that this book uses eggs, fish-based stocks and other animal-based ingredients, such as bonito flakes, in many of the recipes. You can substitute according to your own dietary restrictions, but it might not be the most appropriate for strict vegan.

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