Sugar-Free Sushi Hand Roll (Temaki)

Discover a fresh and healthy twist on sushi with these Sugar-Free Sushi Hand Rolls (Temaki). Perfect for a quick lunch or a fun hands-on dinner, this recipe features seasoned rice lightly flavored with rice vinegar and salt, paired with vibrant julienned vegetables, creamy avocado, and your choice of sushi-grade fish, tofu, or cooked shrimp. Wrapped in crisp nori sheets and rolled into easy-to-hold cones, this sugar-free variation skips the traditional sweetened sushi rice, offering a lighter, more wholesome option. Ready in just 35 minutes, these hand rolls are customizable, gluten-free (using tamari), and ideal for dipping into soy sauce or enjoying alongside wasabi and sugar-free pickled ginger. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts looking for a healthier, DIY version of their favorite Japanese treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 200 grams Sushi-grade raw salmon or tuna (optional: use cooked shrimp or tofu for alternatives)
• 300 grams Cooked short-grain white or brown rice
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 5 sheets Nori (seaweed sheets)
• 1 piece Cucumber, julienned
• 1 piece Carrot, julienned
• 1 whole Avocado, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce or tamari (optional, for dipping)
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi (optional, for serving)
• 30 grams Pickled ginger (optional, sugar-free)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl and allow it to cool slightly.

Step 2

Mix the rice vinegar and salt in a small bowl until the salt dissolves. Pour this mixture over the warm rice and gently fold to combine. Let the rice cool completely to room temperature.

Step 3

Prepare your fillings by slicing the cucumber, carrot, and avocado into thin strips. If using raw fish, slice it into thin pieces as well. Ensure all ingredients are ready to assemble.

Step 4

Cut each nori sheet in half horizontally. Keep the shiny side down and the rough side facing up.

Step 5

Lay a half-sheet of nori flat on your palm. Place a small handful (around 2 tbsp) of the seasoned rice on one end of the nori, gently spreading it but leaving space at the edges.

Step 6

Add a small portion of your desired fillings (fish, cucumber, carrot, avocado, etc.) diagonally across the rice.

Step 7

Carefully roll the nori into a cone shape, wrapping it tightly so the ingredients stay in place. Use a small grain of rice as glue to seal the edge of the nori.

Step 8

Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients to create more hand rolls.

Step 9

Serve immediately with optional soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side. Enjoy your sugar-free sushi hand rolls!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(913.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1016.7

Total Fat 35.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 110mg	0%
Sodium 3597.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 5.9g
Protein 55.1g	0%

Vitamin D 1052IU	0%
Calcium 150.1mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 2338.5mg	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: 32.0%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 46.2%