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Vegan Sashimi (with California Avocados)

Here’s how to make Vegan Sashimi with California Avocados–a quick, no-cook appetizer with absolutely no fish (but tons of flavor!)!
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: vegan sashimi
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado pitted and thinly sliced

Dressing Ingredients

  • 2-3 tbsp tamari
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4" piece fresh ginger

Garnish

  • 4 scallions green tops, thinly sliced
  • white sesame seeds toasted
  • 1/2 jalepeño pepper small, thinly sliced
  • microgreens to taste

Instructions

  • Thinly slice your California Avocado halves and place on a plate or serving platter.
  • To prepare your dressing, grate or microplane ginger and garlic into a bowl, then whisk together along with all remaining dressing ingredients. Adjust to taste, then drizzle over avocado slices to cover evenly.
  • Top with thinly sliced jalapeño peppers, toasted white sesame seeds, scallions and microgreens, if desired. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Expert Tips

How to Make it Gluten Free

The only substitution you’ll need to make this dish gluten free is to make sure you’re using a gluten free soy sauce alternative. Soy sauce contains wheat, but tamari makes for a near identical substitute. The rest of the dish is naturally gluten free!

Ingredient substitutions

I encourage making ingredient substitutions where you need to, especially with regard to the citrus and garnish. Instead of lime juice, you can opt for lemon juice or grapefruit juice to switch things up. Additionally, you can get creative with the herbs you top your dish with, add black sesame seeds for contrast, colour, and more.

Serving Suggestions 

I recommend preparing this dish just before you intend to eat it. Since it is so easy to throw together, it’s best made on the spot. Avocados tend to brown over time, and the vinaigrette does have some citrus in it which helps to slow the browning, but this dish will be most delicious fresh. It’s such a delicious bite that you’ll likely end up without leftovers anyway!