Soy-Free Temaki Salmon
Elevate your sushi night with this vibrant and health-conscious Soy-Free Temaki Salmon recipe! Perfect for anyone seeking a soy-free alternative, these hand-rolled delights feature sushi-grade salmon paired with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and julienned carrot, all nestled in lightly seasoned sushi rice and wrapped in nori sheets. Coconut aminos provide a rich, umami-packed twist without the soy, while a drizzle of lemon juice enhances the salmon's fresh, clean flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free and customizable recipe allows you to create stunning temaki rolls that are as fun to assemble as they are to eat. Serve with optional wasabi and pickled ginger for a restaurant-quality touch, and savor a fresh take on Japanese-inspired cuisine at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Sushi-grade salmon
- 2 cups Cooked sushi rice
- 2 tablespoons Seasoned rice vinegar
- 4 large sheets Nori sheets (seaweed)
- 1 small Cucumber, julienned
- 1 medium Avocado, sliced
- 1 small Carrot, julienned
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos (soy-free alternative to soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Start by preparing the sushi rice. If the rice is freshly cooked, allow it to cool slightly. Add the seasoned rice vinegar and gently fold it into the rice using a wooden spatula. Avoid squishing the grains. Cover with a damp cloth to keep the rice moist while preparing the other ingredients.
2. Cut the sushi-grade salmon into thin strips, approximately 1 cm wide and 5–6 cm long. Place the salmon strips in a small bowl and drizzle with lemon juice to enhance freshness and flavor.
3. Julienne the cucumber and carrot into thin strips, and slice the avocado into thin, even sections. Set all veggies aside in separate bowls for easy assembly.
4. Lay out the large nori sheets and cut them in half lengthwise. This will give you perfectly sized strips for temaki rolls.
5. To assemble the temaki, take one piece of nori and place it in your hand with the rough side facing up. Place about 2 tablespoons of sushi rice on the left side of the nori sheet, spreading it gently to cover half the surface.
6. Add one or two strips of salmon on top of the rice, followed by a small amount of julienned cucumber, carrot, and a slice of avocado.
7. Drizzle a small amount of coconut aminos over the filling for a soy-free umami boost. Add a tiny dab of wasabi if you like heat.
8. Fold the bottom left corner of the nori over the filling and roll it into a cone shape. Use a grain of rice to seal the edge if needed.
9. Repeat the process with the remaining nori, rice, salmon, and vegetables until all ingredients are used.
10. Serve immediately with additional coconut aminos for dipping and optional pickled ginger on the side. Enjoy your fresh and flavorful soy-free temaki salmon!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 1791 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.2 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 57.9 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 26.3 mcg | 132% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2108 mg | 45% | |
*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.
