Vegetarian Sushi (Essential Kitchen Series) Hardcover – November 1, 2001

This book is a great resource for how to do all the basic tasks associated with sushi preparation - making the rice, the different types of rolls, preparing seasoned vegetables, etc. As a vegetarian, it was a relief to find a book with instructions on how to do these things that didn't also have tons of pictures of dead fish (even though some of the recipes call for bonito flakes, which is irksome). I found that the actual recipes for sushi rolls in this book are ok, but overall not especially flavorful. So I recommend this book as a jumping-off point to learn the basics, and I haven't yet found any other books that contain more creative vegetarian sushi.

I use this one more as visual inspiration than as a cookbook; it's got gorgeous presentation ideas, but I'm just not that fond of (for example) raw red and yellow peppers. The focus is far more on the look than on the taste, and I'd rather see at least an equal emphasis on taste.I was also disappointed by the lack of reference to actual Japanese vegetarian traditions; the author seemed to be basically making up food that 'looked' right without considering what the history involved. (Full disclosure: I've semiprofessionally taught Japanese cooking classes.)It does have interesting ideas for some nontraditional but tasty-looking dessert sushi made with fruit.

This book offers a lot of options for rolls but it's mostly all fruits and vegetables. I wanted to see vegetarian rolls that were an alternative to traditional sushi. Like how to make a roll that was similar to deep fried Phili or Maui Wowie. Also there was no use of meat alternatives, deep frying, sauces, etc. it does offer some information about general guidelines for making and rolling sushi, but I wouldn't recommend it.Also, when I ordered this book I expected it to be new. I'm not sure whose bookshelf it sat on or show children chewed the corners of the book, but it is damaged and the cover is sunbleahed. Very disappointed.

I'm a vegetarian and I love sushi. That statement confuses many people, who hear the word sushi and think, "raw fish". This book offers an excellent introduction to preparing and serving vegetarian sushi (including alternatives to the fish-based stock often used in preparation of vegetable sushi), from selecting the ingredients to preparing the rice to creating a roll to setting the table. The color illustrations demonstrate the artful presentation of the food (and make you hungry just looking at them!), and many of the recipes include several different suggestions for filling combinations. This is an idea cookbook, not just a how-to cookbook.

This is really more of a book of recipes than a how-to guide for beginners. Also, many of the recipes include fish (thought this was for vegetarians). It is a colorful and attractive book but, as I have only made one failed attempt at sushi making since I purchased it, it is not all that useful.

There is lots of variety in this little book. The introduction gives you a fine initiation into the sushi-making realm with recommendations on tools and products available. Recipies are straight-forward with easy-to-follow instructions. In fact, I didn't know that there were so many types of vegetarian sushi available! So, what's wrong with my local sushi restaurant? The photographs are also a wonderful asset to this cookbook.Definitely recommended for people who want to learn how to make their own sushi (without worrying about contamination and food borne illnesses associated with raw fish). An asset to any vegetarian/vegan cookbook collection.

Bought it as a gift. We will need to try out the recipes to be able to rate it accurately.

good book with a lot of beautiful pics! and the price is good!!!!! A good book for everyone who loves SUSHI><

"Neither Mrs C. J. nor I see eye to eye with our piscine friends" ( The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin )Like C. J. and Mrs C. J., I have a dislike of eating most things that come out of the sea, yet I like the idea of sushi. This really only leaves one option for me: vegetarian sushi. Although all sushi books will give some vegetarian sushi ideas, they're usually relatively few in number, an afterthought subordinate to the main event of fifty different flavours of fishy sushi. So I was on the lookout for a vegetarian sushi book. At the time of buying this, it seemed to be one of the few specifically vegetarian sushi books on the market, though a few more seem to have come out since.A variety of different sushi are covered: hand-rolled cone shaped sushi (temaki zushi), sushi rolls (hosomaki and the larger futomaki), inside out rolls (uramaki and Californian rolls), moulded sushi (oshi zushi and nigiri zushi), tofu pouch sushi (inari zushi), noodle sushi, battleship sushi, decorative sushi, sushi in a bowl, and sweet sushi. Many of the recipes could be adapted by using vegetables other than those listed; there is plenty of scope for experimentation and innovation here. There are also recipes for accompanying soups, sauces, pickles and garnishes. Plenty of information is given on ingredients, equipment needed and the techniques of preparation.Some recipes use egg (mostly in the form of omelette, though one of the hand-rolled cone shaped sushi uses a tempura batter with egg, and there is a wasabi mayonnaise recipe); most should be suitable for vegans however.A relatively short book, but a welcome addition to my bookshelf. Now I have enough recipes available to be able to make the kind of sushi I want to eat.EDIT: Update in respect of the 1-star reviewer who mentions fish: The only use of fish I can find in this book is in half a dozen or so soup recipes right at the back of the book which make use of dashi stock, made with bonito flakes. I cannot see any reference whatsoever to fish in any of the sushi recipes. The soups are given as possible accompaniments to the sushi for anyone who would so wish, they are not a necessity as part of a sushi meal. The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin

This is a good book for anyone who would like to produce tasty and good looking sushi. It is all much easier than you think at first and there are plenty of online suppliers for the ingredients.

This was a gift, had lots of nice-sounding recipes, I don't regret the order

descriptive and easy to follow, enjoyed my first try at sushi

Bought as a gift. Recipient highly delighted.