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Book SynopsisEverybody loves sushi. Now vegetarians can thoroughly enjoy it too!American sushi expert Marisa Baggett has been working passionately for years to perfect sushi recipes that take full advantage of the freshest garden vegetables, herbs, tofu, mushrooms and spices available at your local farmer's market or co-op. Her innovative use of sustainable ingredients like fresh asparagus, apple, daikon radish, basil, tomatoes, beets, corn, shiitake mushrooms and cucumbers set her sushi recipes apart from all others you may have seen.
This vegetarian cookbook offers entirely new ways for localvores to enjoy their community supported agriculture and market vegetables with sushi rice. This is the ultimate farm-to-table book with a creative Asian flair! Marisa not only shows you how to make the usual thick and thin rolls but other types of sushi that are just as delicious—and even easier to make!
These recipes are about combining delicious rice with tantalizing pairings you might not have tried or thought of before, such as:
- Apple & daikon radish
- Cucumber & peanut
- Spicy carrot & tomato
- Pomegranate & basil
- Ginger & beet
- Summer corn & pickled okra
- Sweet potato & shiitake mushrooms
- Strawberry & rhubarb
All of Marisa's sushi recipes are extra simple to make. For example, her Tempura Avocado Hand Rolls are a snap to put together—even if you've never made sushi before!
Marisa starts by giving surefire recipes for making perfect sushi rice every time. She provides tips on which vegetables work best with sushi rice and how to create original combinations.
Vegetarian Sushi Secrets is a gem of a Sushi cookbook that shows you how to make foolproof thin rolls, thick rolls, inside-out rolls, hand rolls, bowl rice sushi and much more in no time at all!
Trade Review"There are 101 fish-free sushi recipes in this book--finally, you have choices! And because making sushi at home can be intimidating for beginners, the book contains information about ingredients and equipment and lots of step-by-step photos." --
OhMyVeggies.com"…filled with creative recipes for authentic veg-friendly sushi…This book is loaded with inspired recipes for thin sushi rolls, thick sushi rolls, inside-out rolls, hand rolls, soups and appetizers, and even desserts!" --
Vegan Crunk blog"
Vegetarian Sushi Secrets: 101 Healthy and Delicious Recipes, is filled with ideas for unique and creative sushi rolls without the fish. Even if you love sushi with fish, this a great way to get more veggies in your diet and the rolls are great for pack and go lunches when you don't have [a] refrigerator." --
JoyofKosher.com
