Spicy Mushroom Sushi Bowl

I may be a tall blonde born and raised in California, but if you know me you know I strongly believe I am half Japanese. Not only am I obsessed with their culture, the language and fashion but I am a devourer of japanese food multiple times a week. So here is my vegan spin on a sushi bowl, simple, easy fast and delicious

....Use as much rice, mushrooms etc. for as many people as you want to serve. 

Mixed mushrooms- I used Enoki and Oyster

Sesame Oil

Sriracha 

Sushi Rice

Rice Vinegar

Nori (seaweed paper)

Ginger

Sesame seeds

Bring water to a boil and add rice. Cook till soft. Once cooked add a splash of rice vinegar to the rice and stir to mix. Spread the rice out on a big platter to cool. 

While cooling, heat the sesame oil and saute the mushrooms till soft. Remove from heat and toss with sriracha ( amount depending on how spicy you want it). In a small bowl line with Nori, spoon in rice, top with mushroom mixture and top with fresh ginger and sesame seeds & Devour. Done and Done! 

The Japanese Food Cuisine Study Hall

Chapter 1

Japanese Cuisine from anime land, Japan

The past 2 weeks I have been lucky to be able to travel the land of sushi, men dressed like popstars, and girls like dolls, and the cleanest city EVER! Well people, I was in Tokyo, Japan. Yes the rumors are true, their 7-11 has better sushi than most high end restaurants in the states. The traditional japanese food was to die for, while some other things I found on my plate, seemed to be more crazy then Heidi Montag. 

And yes I am vegan, but for this trip I had to really indulge in the fish. Because, seriously, when in Japan,  you eat SUSHI. When in Italy, eat a whole pizza smothered in cheese. They are just no brainers!

( One situation that this will never work on, is with meat, (cows, chicken, pigs); no matter where i may be in this world, if they are  known for their meat, I WILL NOT DEVOUR! thanks though.)

Lesson 1: Natto

Video: Me eating Natto my first day in japan, (in our ver nice hotel, hence why I'm whispering). Thank god i was jet lagged!

Most people eat this daily as a breakfast side dish. It is soybeans that are fermented with Bacillus subtilis and contains a rich source of protein and probiotics, so basically its the best thing for you in the whole world. (I try to avoid soy whenever possible, but in this case, I had to try them!) The list of positive things it does for humans is out of control! Natto has crazy amounts of vitamin K, other vitamins that help prevent cancer, it helps reduce blood clots and cholesterol, and helps reduce aging!! But just try...cause there is no way in hell I would ever eat it again...or would I?? It smells like old gym shoes and has the texture of smily beans covered in what looks like melted marshmallows (think rice krispies).