Low Carb Temaki Sushi
Discover a fresh and health-conscious twist on Japanese cuisine with Low Carb Temaki Sushi, a delightful hand-rolled sushi recipe perfect for keto enthusiasts or anyone looking to cut down on carbs while still savoring bold flavors. This creative alternative swaps traditional sushi rice for lightly steamed and tangy cauliflower rice, seasoned with rice vinegar to emulate the classic texture and taste. With vibrant fillings like creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, sweet carrot, and your choice of imitation crab or succulent shrimp, each roll bursts with color and freshness. Wrapped in nutrient-rich nori sheets and folded into a fun, handheld cone shape, these sushi rolls are easy to assemble and ideal for dinner parties or quick, healthy meals. Served with soy sauce or tamari, pickled ginger, and optional wasabi, this recipe is a perfect blend of flavor, versatility, and wellness. Enjoy the art of sushi-making while sticking to your low-carb goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 sheets Nori seaweed sheets (full-size)
- 2 cups Cauliflower rice (lightly steamed and cooled)
- 2 teaspoons Rice vinegar
- 1 medium Avocado (sliced)
- 1 medium Cucumber (cut into thin strips)
- 1 medium Carrot (cut into thin strips)
- 6 pieces Imitation crab sticks or cooked shrimp
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce or tamari (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger (for serving)
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the cauliflower rice: Lightly steam the cauliflower rice until just tender (approximately 3 minutes), then allow it to cool to room temperature.
Season the cauliflower rice: Stir in the rice vinegar to give the cauliflower rice a slightly tangy flavor, mimicking traditional sushi rice.
Cut the vegetables: Slice the avocado, cucumber, and carrot into thin, even strips to make them easy to roll in the nori sheets.
Prepare the nori: Place a nori sheet shiny side down on a clean surface or sushi rolling mat.
Assemble the temaki: Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of cauliflower rice onto one end of the nori sheet, forming a small mound.
Layer the fillings: Add a slice of avocado, a few strips of cucumber and carrot, and one piece of imitation crab or shrimp on top of the cauliflower rice.
Roll the temaki: Fold the nori into a cone shape (like an ice cream cone), ensuring the fillings are secure and the edge of the nori seals well. You can dab a little water on the edges to help it stick if needed.
Repeat the process: Assemble the remaining 5 temaki sushi cones following the same steps.
Serve immediately with soy sauce or tamari, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.8 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 5508 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2787 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.
