Whole30 Crab Onigiri
Elevate your snack or lunch game with Whole30 Crab Onigiri, a creative twist on the traditional Japanese favorite that's both healthy and satisfying. This recipe swaps traditional white rice for cauliflower rice, making it low-carb and Whole30-compliant, while delivering a delicate balance of flavors with fresh crab meat, coconut aminos, lemon juice, and a touch of ginger. The tender, savory filling is perfectly wrapped in a hand-shaped triangle or ball of nutrient-packed cauliflower rice, finished with a crisp nori sheet for an authentic touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, these onigiri are perfect for meal prep, picnics, or on-the-go snacking. Packed with real-food ingredients and umami flavors, these Whole30-compliant crab onigiri are a delicious way to enjoy a modern spin on a Japanese classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower
- 200 grams Crab meat
- 4 sheets Nori sheets
- 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 teaspoon, grated Ginger
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Break the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice grains.
Transfer the riced cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave for 5 minutes on high until tender. Let it cool slightly.
Squeeze out excess moisture from the cauliflower rice using a cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel by forming a ball and twisting to extract as much liquid as possible.
Chop the green onions finely and set aside.
In a bowl, mix the crab meat, coconut aminos, lemon juice, chopped green onions, grated ginger, sesame seeds, and salt. Ensure everything is well combined for the filling.
Place a scoop of cauliflower rice on a piece of plastic wrap. Press a small well in the center and add about 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture into the well.
Gather the edges of the wrap and shape the rice around the filling into a triangle or ball, pressing firmly to ensure the shape holds.
Unwrap the shaped onigiri and place a strip of nori at the bottom part of each piece, allowing it to stick and wrap partially up the sides.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for later to enjoy this delicious Whole30-compliant snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.1 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 5188 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 57.9 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 446 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 3441 mg | 73% | |
*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.
