Low Sodium Sushi Hand Roll (Temaki)

Enjoy the fresh flavors of a **Low Sodium Sushi Hand Roll (Temaki)**—a heart-healthy, customizable twist on traditional sushi! Perfect for quick lunches or light dinners, this recipe features seasoned Japanese short-grain rice gently folded with rice vinegar and a hint of sugar, layered atop crisp, unsalted nori sheets. Packed with vibrant fillings like julienned cucumber, carrot, creamy avocado, and optional low-sodium shrimp or sushi-grade fish, these hand rolls are as colorful as they are nutritious. Ready in under an hour and with no added salt, these homemade sushi cones are a great way to enjoy your favorite Japanese flavors guilt-free. Serve them with a splash of low-sodium soy sauce for dipping, and let the fun, hands-on assembly make it a hit with both family and guests!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked Japanese short-grain rice
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 4 sheets Nori sheets (unsalted, full sheets)
• 0.5 cup Cucumber, julienned
• 0.5 cup Carrot, julienned
• 1 medium Avocado, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Cooked low-sodium shrimp, sliced lengthwise (optional)
• 4 ounces Cooked or raw low-sodium sushi-grade fish (optional, thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce (for dipping, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cook 2 cups of Japanese short-grain rice according to package instructions. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar with 1 teaspoon of sugar until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice to flavor it.

Step 3

Prepare the vegetables: julienne 0.5 cup of cucumber and 0.5 cup of carrot. Thinly slice 1 medium avocado.

Step 4

If using protein, slice 0.5 cup of cooked low-sodium shrimp or 4 ounces of low-sodium sushi-grade fish into thin, bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

Cut the 4 unsalted nori sheets in half so you have 8 rectangular halves, making them easier to handle for hand rolls.

Step 6

Lay one sheet of nori shiny side down, with the short edge closest to you. Place 2 tablespoons of the seasoned rice on the lower half of the nori, gently spreading it but leaving about an inch of space around the edges.

Step 7

Layer a few julienned cucumber, carrot, and avocado slices over the rice. Add shrimp or fish, if desired.

Step 8

To form the hand roll, lift the bottom left corner of the nori and fold it over the filling. Continue rolling into a cone shape, using a dab of water to seal the edge of the nori if necessary.

Step 9

Repeat with the remaining nori and ingredients until all hand rolls are assembled.

Step 10

Serve immediately with low sodium soy sauce for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1082.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1150.6

Total Fat 27.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 287.3mg	0%
Sodium 1393.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 11.4g
Protein 73.6g	0%

Vitamin D 437.9IU	0%
Calcium 192.2mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 2339.6mg	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: 21.4%

Protein: 25.7%

Carbs: 52.9%