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prep time
15 min
cook time
10 min
ready time
25 min
Keto Salmon Futomaki
If you’ve missed sushi while on a Keto diet, this recipe will become one of your favorites. Nori sheets are filled with seasoned cauliflower rice, raw salmon, and veggies rolled and sliced into big delicious sushi pieces. This dish can be served alongside other Keto Japanese recipes or on its own for dinner or lunch.
What is futomaki?
Futomaki is a type of Japanese sushi that translates to “fat rolled sushi.” It starts with a nori sheet containing seasoned rice and multiple raw or cooked components. It is tightly rolled into a cylinder, sliced crosswise into rounds, and served with wasabi, pickled ginger, and a dipping sauce. Futomaki is all about eye-popping color and harmonious flavors.
How to bind the cauliflower rice?
Traditional futomaki uses Japanese sushi rice, which is naturally sticky and can be shaped easily. Since this Keto version uses cauliflower rice, we mix it with mayonnaise and cream cheese to make it moist, sticky, and pliable.
How can you customize this Keto futomaki recipe?
The base of this Keto futomaki consists of dried nori seaweed and seasoned sticky cauliflower rice. All the other fillings can be customized to your liking. You can swap the salmon for tuna, cooked eel, Keto shrimp tempura, Keto tamagoyaki, shiitake mushrooms, etc…
How to choose sushi-grade salmon?
Since a lot of sushi includes raw seafood, it is essential to know how to buy the correct fish and store it properly. Food-safety precautions are the key to creating good sushi, as this will minimize the risk of foodborne illnesses associated with eating raw fish. When buying raw salmon, choose “sushi-grade” fish, the term given to seafood that is safe to prepare and eat raw. It is caught quickly, gutted immediately, and iced thoroughly. To make the fish safe for consumption, it is frozen at 0°F (-18°C) for 7 days or flash-frozen at -35°F( -37°C) for 15 hours to kill any parasites. If in doubt about the quality of the fish you’re about to purchase, skip it and use smoked or cooked salmon for a safer option.
Disclaimer:
We must warn you that consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have increased susceptibility (i.e., elderly, children, pregnant
Net Carbs
1.6 g
Fiber
1.3 g
Total Carbs
2.9 g
Protein
2.9 g
Fats
4.4 g
61 cals
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Ingredients
Cauliflower, raw
300 g
Natural Rice Vinegar
1 tbsp
Erythritol Granulated
2 tsp
Cream cheese
1 tbsp
Mayonnaise
2 tbsp
Cucumber
0.25 medium
Carrots, raw
0.25 medium - 6" to 7" long
Avocado
0.25 each
Salmon Pink Raw
70 g
Wasabi Style Organic Sushi Nori Full Seaweed Sheets
1 sheet
Recipe Steps
steps 7
25 min
Step 1
Chop the cauliflower into chunks and place them in your food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower becomes the size of rice. You might need to do it in 2 batches.Step 2
Transfer the cauliflower rice to a pan over medium-low heat. Sauté for 10 minutes until it releases most of its water and softens. Mix in the erythritol and rice vinegar.Step 3
Transfer to a bowl and add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until combined. Transfer to the freezer for 10 minutes.Step 4
Peel the cucumber and cut it and the carrot into long slices. Slice the avocado in half, cut the seedless part in half again, and slice thinly. Cut the salmon into two equal-sized pieces.Step 5
When ready to assemble, lay a bamboo mat on a clean surface. Cover with a sheet of nori and add the seasoned cauliflower rice. Spread it using a spoon until even.Step 6
Starting at the side nearest you, add the cucumber strips, carrot, avocado, and salmon horizontally across the rice. Roll up the bamboo mat as firmly as you can. Press as you go, using a hand to keep ingredients in place as needed.Step 7
When your futomaki has been rolled, use a clean, wet knife to slice it in half. Clean the blade between slices and cut each half into four, giving you 8 equal pieces. Serve with your sides of choice.
