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Low Carb Keto Sushi Rolls (without rice!)

It is possible to make delicious keto sushi rolls without rice! I've replaced it with cauliflower rice and come up with some tricks to mimic the sticky texture and taste of sushi rice. Enjoy all the flavour of real Japanese sushi at only 4.3 net carbs per portion!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
cooling time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 2
Calories: 301kcal

Equipment

  • bamboo rolling mat

Ingredients

Rice

Salmon

  • 7 oz sugar free smoked salmon or sushi grade raw salmon 100g

To assemble:

  • ½ medium cucumber seedless (100 g)
  • ½ red or yellow bell pepper 50g
  • ½ large avocado thinly sliced (100g)
  • 2 nori sheets

To serve (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse using the S blade until they resemble rice.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non stick frying pan or cast iron skillet. Fry the cauliflower on a low/ medium heat for 5 - 6 minutes until al-dente. Remove from the pan and allow to fully cool.
  • Prepare the veggies. Slice the cucumber and pepper into thin strips, discarding the seeds. Slice the avocado.
  • Dry fry the sesame seeds in a non stick pan for 4 - 5 minutes on a low - medium heat until golden. Allow to cool.
  • Once the rice has fully cooled, place in a bowl and mix with the cream cheese or mayonnaise, vinegar and sesame seeds.
  • Place the nori on a bamboo mat or clingfilm. Add the rice, leaving about 1 cm at the two opposing seal edges. Layer the cucumber, pepper, avocado and smoked salmon and once edge and tightly roll using the mat. Brush the sealing edge with a little water and press to seal. Slice into rounds with a sharp knife and repeat for the second roll.

Notes

Serves: 2 (2 rolls, 6 - 8 slices per roll)
Hands on time: 20 minutes, Overall time: 40 minutes including chilling time of the cauliflower rice
Net Carbs per portion: 4.3g 
Storage: Best fresh though the rice can be made and stored in an airtight container 1 day ahead.
If you don't have a bamboo rolling mat, lay the nori sheet on top of clingfilm.  

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 13.7g | Protein: 15.7g | Fat: 23.2g | Saturated Fat: 6.1g | Fiber: 9.4g | Sugar: 3.4g