Name: Cloud 9 Vegan Sushi Bowls (Inspired by Heroku)
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sushi rice (dry); 2 cups water; 2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1/2 block (200g) firm tofu, pressed and cubed; 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1/2 avocado, sliced; 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage; 1/2 cup edamame, shelled and cooked; 1 small carrot, julienned; 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp pickled ginger; 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips; 1 tbsp black sesame seeds; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp sriracha vegan mayo (optional, for topping); Salt, to taste

Cloud 9 Vegan Sushi Bowls (Inspired by Heroku)

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Inspired by Heroku and the concept of building in the cloud, these vegan sushi bowls evoke the vibrant, modular, and collaborative spirit of the platform. Each bowl is a cloud of fluffy sushi rice topped with colorful, crisp, and satisfying plant-based components—just like Heroku’s add-on system, you can mix and match toppings to your liking. The maple-soy glazed tofu adds savory-sweet depth, while fresh vegetables and pickled ginger provide crunch and zing. This meal is perfect for reminiscing about innovative times with a friend, and is both visually stunning and deeply nourishing.

Ingredients

Instructions

Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a small pot, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
Fluff rice and gently fold in seasoned rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let cool slightly.
While rice cooks, heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add tofu cubes and cook until golden on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. In the last minute, drizzle with soy sauce and maple syrup, tossing to glaze. Remove from heat.
Prepare bowl toppings: slice avocado, julienne carrots, slice cucumber, shred cabbage, and cook edamame if needed.
To assemble, scoop sushi rice into bowls. Artistically arrange tofu, avocado, cabbage, edamame, carrots, cucumber, and pickled ginger over the rice.
Sprinkle with nori strips, black sesame seeds, and sliced green onion. Drizzle with sriracha vegan mayo if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your cloud-inspired feast!