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How to Make Unicorn Sushi Donuts {recipe + video} sweetsimplevegan.com #unicorn #sushi #sushidonuts #vegan #oilfree #colorfulI’m sure by now you have all seen the unicorn craze going on (or at least that Unicorn Frappuccino all over Instagram), as well as the sushi donut trend started by the talented blogger @sobeautifullyreal. We are loving all of the beautiful creations we are seeing on Instagram, and we decided to create something of our own. We merged these two trends and brought these Unicorn Sushi Donuts to life.

The best part? These don’t contain any questionable dyes but are colored with natural ingredients: beet sauerkraut juice, turmeric, and e3 Live.

How to Make Unicorn Sushi Donuts {recipe + video} sweetsimplevegan.com #unicorn #sushi #sushidonuts #vegan #oilfree #colorfulWe had a lot of fun make this recipe, and can’t wait to see all of your recreations! Make sure you tag us on Instagram @sweetsimplevegan and @consciouschris and hashtag #sweetsimplevegan, we love to see your photos!How to Make Unicorn Sushi Donuts {recipe + video} sweetsimplevegan.com #unicorn #sushi #sushidonuts #vegan #oilfree #colorful

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How to Make Unicorn Sushi Donuts {recipe + video}


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  • Author: Jasmine @ Sweet Simple Vegan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6

Description

Vegan + Oil-free Unicorn Sushi Donuts that will both satisfy your eyes and your tastebuds, plus it is easy to make!


Ingredients

Sushi Rice

  • 1 cup sushi rice
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt

Unicorn Sushi Rice

  • 1 1/2 cups sushi rice, divided into 3 bowls
  • 1 tablespoon beet sauerkraut juice or beet juice
  • 1/21 tablespoon E3 Live (or 1/3 teaspoon spirulina)
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Toppings

  • 1/21 avocado, cut into thin slices
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle mayo (store bought or oil-free recipe below)
  • Sesame seeds, to garnish + any other toppings of choice

Oil-free Chipotle “Mayo” *

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce, from can of chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt + more to taste

Toppings

  •  1/2-1 tbsp avocado, cut into thin slices extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle mayo (store bought or oil-free recipe below) extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds, to garnish extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp + any other toppings of choice extra virgin

Pan

To serve (optional): soy sauce and nori squares


Instructions

Sushi Rice

  1. Rinse the sushi rice in a fine sieve until the water is clear, about 2-3 times. Place the rice into a rice cooker or a medium pot with the water and allow it to soak for 30 minutes.
  2. Add rice in a rice cooker or stovetop. To cook rice stovetop: bring soaked rice to a boil, then cover with a lid and simmer on for 20 minutes. Once cooked in either the pot or rice cooker, remove from heat (with lid on!) and let it stand covered for 10 minutes.
  3. Combine the rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small pan over medium heat in and cook until the sugar has melted but not boiling. Pour the vinegar mixture over the rice and fold to combine. Cool to room temperature before serving.

Unicorn Sushi Donuts

  1. Divide the sushi rice evenly between 3 bowls (1/2 cup each), then distribute the turmeric, beet juice and E3 Live (1 in each bowl). Fold until evenly combined, trying not to mush the rice.
  2. Randomly divide the cold sushi rice amongst the donut tray, being sure to not cover the middle hole of the pan. Press the rice down so it is tight, then flip the pan upside down to carefully remove the rice rings. You may need to loosen the rice out with a spoon prior to removing it.
  3. Decorate the sushi donuts with the avocado, chipotle mayo (recipe below) and black sesame seeds as desired, then serve with soy sauce and a sheet of nori (optional).

Chipotle Mayo

Put the cashews and their water in a blender and blend on medium for about 30 seconds, then turn up to high. Blend until the sauce no longer feels grainy between your fingers.*

Add the chipotle adobo sauce and the rest of the sauce ingredients. Blend until incorporated, then add salt to taste.

  • Prep Time: 50
  • Cook Time: 25

How to Make Unicorn Sushi Donuts {recipe + video} sweetsimplevegan.com #unicorn #sushi #sushidonuts #vegan #oilfree #colorfulDisclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links, which simply means that we earn a commission if you purchase through those links, but your price remains the same. Thank you for supporting Sweet Simple Vegan!

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Hi, we’re Jasmine and Chris! We share fresh and fun recipes to show you that vegan cooking is easy, approachable and delicious. When we’re not blogging, you will probably find us enjoying live music, tending to our backyard garden or playing with our dogs Berry and Louie

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10 Comments

  1. This seems so easy to do for someone that doesn’t have experience with unicorn food or sushi 🙂

  2. I kept putting off getting a donut pan, but now I hope to find one at Goodwill! I love this idea!

  3. Tbh this is the best unicorn inspired dish I’ve made! I went to a potluck this past weekend and made these,it was a great addition 🙂

  4. I definitely need to try out this recipe! Right after I get myself a donut pan, of course. Also, I’m going to need some avocados!

  5. Your unicorn donuts are so pretty <3 I have alwayys wanted to try making a sushi donut but it seems so hard!!
    Can you do a guide on making a sushi donut with fillings inside ? 🙂