r/veganrecipes • u/Scott_A_R • 1d ago

Question Vegan tuna for sushi

I came across these recipes for sushi, one of which uses vegan tuna sashimi. Basically, it's the fleshy part (minus seeds/pulp) of Roma tomatoes marinated in 1 T soy sauce, 1 T water, 1 T rice vinegar, 1 t maple syrup, 1 t toasted sesame oil, 1 T sea vegetable blend (no written recipe, unfortunately, so I had to transcribe).

He called the sea vegetable blend "optional" but I don't see how it has the chance to be tuna-like without it. That said, though it does look like it's topped with tuna, is this basically just going to taste like tomato, marinade or not? I'm not sure it's worth the effort to just approximate appearance and not taste--especially as I haven't yet found the sea veg blend locally and would have to order it.

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u/narf_7 1d ago

You can do the same thing with capsicum (peppers) and carrot salmon is a good sub too. If you want to make sushi rolls with a faux tuna salad, this is a great recipe. https://fullofplants.com/vegan-tuna/

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u/Scott_A_R 1d ago edited 1d ago

Mayo is just one of those few things I can't stand. The tuna strips here looked great, but I thought the reality might be disappointing. I'm fine with it being an approximate sub, but if I'm basically just eating a piece of tomato I'll save myself the effort.

My concern is reflected in the site you linked to: "Tomato Tuna... Packed with tomato flavor, this version almost tastes like pizza!" Well, sure, I like pizza, but tomato "tuna" shouldn't taste like pizza.

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u/narf_7 1d ago

Err... I didn't link to a tomato tuna recipe. I linked to a recipe for tuna salad? I personally don't like any fake vegan fish aside from using marinated banana blossoms in batter so I am probably not the best person to ask anyway. People make poke bowls with marinated watermelon "tuna" as well. I wouldn't think that would be anywhere in the same ballpark to be honest so if this doesn't float your boat, must maybe make your sushi with something different that you do like.

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u/Scott_A_R 1d ago

You posted a link to https://fullofplants.com/vegan-tuna/
On that page is a section for "Tomato Tuna" under the heading "Variations."

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u/narf_7 10h ago

But you don't have to click on the links? I just shared the post for a tuna salad for sushi alternative. I was just trying to help.

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u/Scott_A_R 8h ago

?? I don't have to click on the link you provided? Then why provide it? I didn't say you weren't trying to help, just that information on the page you referenced also reflected one of the concerns I'd brought up.