Sushi Modoki

An acclaimed Japanese vegan chef presents an innovative collection of recipes and techniques for making sushi, nigiri, rolls and more-all without meat. 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:

• Nigiri: "fish" over rice
• Maki: sushi rolls
• Chirashi: scattered sushi bowls
• Inari: fried tofu stuffed with "fish" and rice
• Oshi: pressed sushi

Plus, you'll find the full range of traditional sides: salads, soups, sauces, pickled vegetables, and hot and cold drinks. Sushi Modoki is the ultimate guide to becoming a vegan sushi master-with more than 50 recipes to "wow" vegans and sushi-lovers alike.