Keto Sushi Hand Roll (Temaki)

Elevate your sushi game with these Keto Sushi Hand Rolls (Temaki), a low-carb twist on a Japanese favorite that's perfect for keto enthusiasts and sushi lovers alike. Instead of traditional sushi rice, this recipe uses a creamy cauliflower rice mixture infused with cream cheese, rice vinegar, and a hint of salt, delivering all the flavor with none of the carbs. Wrapped in nutrient-rich nori sheets, these handheld delights are packed with fresh fillings like crisp cucumber, buttery avocado, and tender shrimp or smoked salmon, and finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, these customizable keto sushi hand rolls are as fun to make as they are delicious to eat. Serve them with soy sauce or coconut aminos, a dab of wasabi, and tangy pickled ginger for an authentic Japanese dining experience—all while staying low-carb and gluten-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cauliflower rice
• 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 4 sheets Nori sheets
• 0.5 medium, julienned Cucumber
• 1 small, sliced Avocado
• 8 pieces Cooked shrimp
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
• 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 4 slices Optional - Smoked salmon

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the keto 'sushi rice': in a non-stick pan over medium heat, lightly sauté the cauliflower rice for 3-4 minutes until it softens and most moisture evaporates.

Step 2

Remove the cauliflower rice from heat. Stir in cream cheese, rice vinegar, and salt. Mix well and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Lay a nori sheet shiny side down on a clean, dry surface.

Step 4

Spread a thin layer of the cooled cauliflower rice mixture on one-third of the nori sheet, leaving the other two-thirds bare.

Step 5

Layer julienned cucumber, avocado slices, and 2 shrimp (or smoked salmon, if using) on top of the cauliflower rice. Sprinkle with a pinch of toasted sesame seeds.

Step 6

Gently fold the nori sheet into a cone shape, tucking the bottom corner inward to form the hand roll. Use a small dab of water to seal the edge of the nori if needed.

Step 7

Repeat with the remaining nori sheets and fillings to create 4 hand rolls.

Step 8

Serve the keto sushi hand rolls with soy sauce or coconut aminos for dipping, wasabi paste, and pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(611.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	570.5

Total Fat 24.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 236.3mg	0%
Sodium 4687.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 6.1g
Protein 66.2g	0%

Vitamin D 1370IU	0%
Calcium 217.2mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 1211.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.9%

Protein: 46.1%

Carbs: 16.0%