Low Carb Sushi Hand Roll (Temaki)

Elevate your sushi night with these Low Carb Sushi Hand Rolls (Temaki), a delightful and healthy twist on a Japanese classic! This recipe swaps traditional white rice for cauliflower rice, seasoned with rice vinegar for that authentic tangy flavor, making it perfect for low-carb and keto diets. Each hand roll is filled with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, rich cream cheese, and your choice of succulent shrimp or smoky salmon, all wrapped in a convenient nori seaweed sheet. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds for added crunch and served with soy sauce or tamari for dipping, these customizable hand rolls are as fun to make as they are to eat. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with flavor, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser for sushi lovers looking to enjoy a guilt-free treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 sheets Nori seaweed sheets
• 200 grams Cauliflower rice
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 50 grams Cream cheese
• 0.5 piece Cucumber
• 1 piece Avocado
• 100 grams Cooked shrimp
• 50 grams Smoked salmon
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 20 grams Pickled ginger (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the cauliflower rice by microwaving it for 2-3 minutes or steaming until tender but not mushy. Let it cool slightly.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the warm cauliflower rice with rice vinegar to give it a slightly tangy flavor, mimicking sushi rice. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin matchsticks and cut the avocado into thin slices.

Step 4

Lay a sheet of nori seaweed shiny-side down on a clean, dry surface or a sushi mat for easier rolling.

Step 5

Spread a thin layer of the cooled cauliflower rice onto the left third of the nori sheet. Press it down gently to ensure it’s evenly distributed.

Step 6

Add a small portion of cream cheese, a few cucumber matchsticks, avocado slices, and one or two shrimp or a slice of smoked salmon on top of the cauliflower rice.

Step 7

Sprinkle a pinch of toasted sesame seeds over the fillings for extra texture and flavor.

Step 8

Fold the bottom left corner of the nori over the toppings and roll it into a cone shape, sealing the edge with a bit of water if needed to stick the nori together.

Step 9

Repeat steps 4-7 for the remaining nori sheets and ingredients.

Step 10

Serve immediately with soy sauce or tamari for dipping, a dab of wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(781.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	774.0

Total Fat 47.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 262.0mg	0%
Sodium 3112.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 12.3g
Protein 50.3g	0%

Vitamin D 342IU	0%
Calcium 310.8mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 1757.1mg	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: 53.5%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 21.4%