Keto Nigiri Sushi
Elevate your sushi game with this Keto Nigiri Sushi, a low-carb twist on the beloved Japanese delicacy. Instead of traditional sushi rice, this recipe features a clever cauliflower rice base mixed with cream cheese and rice vinegar for that signature sticky texture. Topped with fresh, sushi-grade salmon or tuna, and a touch of wasabi for an authentic kick, each bite is bursting with flavor while keeping you on track with your keto goals. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and served alongside soy sauce, this dish is perfect for anyone craving a healthy, gluten-free, and guilt-free sushi experience. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and easy way to bring restaurant-quality keto sushi to your home kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Cream Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 8 slices Sushi-grade Salmon or Tuna
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
- 2 teaspoons Wasabi
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
Instructions
Begin by removing the stems and leaves from the cauliflower, and chop it into medium-sized florets.
In a food processor, pulse the cauliflower florets until they are finely chopped and resemble rice.
Transfer the riced cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes until tender. Let it cool for a few minutes.
Place the cooked cauliflower rice in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
Return the drained cauliflower rice to a bowl and add cream cheese, rice vinegar, and salt. Mix well until the cauliflower becomes sticky and resembles sushi rice.
Take a small amount (about 2 tablespoons) of cauliflower rice in your hands, shape it into a small oval using your fingers, then lightly flatten it to form a nigiri base. Repeat with the remaining cauliflower rice.
Top each cauliflower rice base with a slice of sushi-grade salmon or tuna.
Gently press a small dab of wasabi between the fish slice and the rice base, if desired.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of each nigiri.
Serve with soy sauce and extra wasabi on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 3219 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 62.3 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 31.6 mcg | 158% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2794 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
