Curb your sushi cravings by learning How to Order Keto Sushi like a pro and make delicious Keto Homemade Sushi. There's no need to ignore your favorite sushi bar just because you are on a low-carb diet. With a few safe choices and requests for modifications, you can indulge in the delicious Japanese cuisine right in your favorite sushi bar.

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- What to avoid while ordering keto sushi?
- š£ How to order keto sushi?
- Low-carb side dishes to order at sushi restaurants
- Dining out tips
- How to make keto sushi rolls at home? š±
- Chef's note
- š± Ingredients for ketoĀ sushi rice recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- How to make keto sushi rolls: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking steps
- š± Best sushi roll combinations
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage instructions
- Recipe wrap-up conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- š Recipe
What to avoid while ordering keto sushi?
Traditional sushi restaurants can make your rolls keto-friendly if you request to leave out certain high-carb ingredients. When customizing your order, ask them to avoid the following:

š£ How to order keto sushi?
While low-carb sushi rolls are uncommon on most menus, you can order some naturally keto-friendly choices with these tips:
Low-carb side dishes to order at sushi restaurants
Besides keto sushi, order keto-friendly Japanese dishes for a complete and satiating meal. Some of the low-carb options you can opt for are:
Dining out tips
The most important thing when ordering keto sushi is to ask the chefs not to use rice. Whether it be white rice, sushi rice, or brown rice, all regular rice has a high carb count.
Also, check the menu online and scout out the low-carb offerings. Tell your server you limit carbs upfront and ensure they have no problem.
Now, visiting a sushi bar is perfect if you want sushi rolls on a keto diet. It's better than buying them from a grocery store. But you know what? Making keto sushi at home is the safest way to indulge in a guilt-free meal.

How to make keto sushi rolls at home? š±
Making keto sushi rolls is pretty easy once you master the secret to creating cauliflower sushi rice ā the perfect alternative to regular rice. All you have to do is wrap that rice with your favorite fillings in a delicious nori or soy paper, and voila! Your sushi rolls will be ready!
Chef's note
To mimic the traditional sweet flavors of sushi rice, use sugar-free sweetener while pulsing the cauliflower florets. If you love spice, drizzle some keto chili mayo inside the roll before sealing. Also, have fun with the sauces of your choice! Wasabi, horseradish, teriyaki, or even sweet chili sauce will bring a flavor twist.
š± Ingredients for keto sushi rice recipe
Here are the ingredients you need to make the keto sushi rolls:
Cauliflower rice
Sushi rolls
Optional fillings
Ingredient substitutions
Additional ingredients
Cooking tools required
Here are a few tools you'll need to make your own keto sushi rice-less rolls:
How to make keto sushi rolls: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather all the ingredients and measure them.
- Wash and cut the cauliflower into smaller florets.
- Get your food processor ready for action.
- Prepare the filling of your choice.
Cooking steps
Make the cauliflower rice
- Place the cauliflower into a food processor and pulse for 2-3 seconds at a time until you have what resembles rice.
- Transfer the cauliflower rice to a nut milk bag, or wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out all the moisture you can.
- Return the rice to the food processor and add the remaining ingredients. Pulse until combined. The mixture should stick together slightly when pressed together. If needed, add a bit more cream cheese.
Make the sushi rolls
- Lay out a sushi bamboo mat (or a clean kitchen towel) on a flat surface.
- Lay one nori sheet shiny side down on the sushi mat. Skip if using lettuce leaves or cucumber slices.
- Mix a handful of cauliflower rice mixture evenly over the nori sheet or soy paper, leaving ½ inch at the top edge. Press the rice down gently.
- Layer your choice of fillings on top of the cauliflower rice. Options include fresh fish, bean sprouts, cucumber, jalapeƱo, avocado, or asparagus.
- Carefully lift the edge of the sushi mat closest to you and start rolling over the fillings, using your fingers to keep them in place.
- Roll tightly but not too tight. Continue rolling to the exposed edge of the nori or soy paper.
- Wet the exposed edge of the nori or soy paper with a bit of water. Finish rolling the sushi roll; the wet edge should seal it.
- Use a sharp knife, moistened with water to prevent sticking, to slice the sushi roll into bite-sized pieces. Optionally, add sesame seeds or furikake on top.
- Serve with keto-friendly sauces like spicy mayo, wasabi mayo, sweet chili sauce, or others listed in the ingredients.
- Enjoy your keto sushi rolls with cauliflower rice!
Chef's pro tip
If you want perfect sushi rolls that won't fall apart, ensure your cauliflower rice has no extra moisture. Take time to squeeze the water out after pulsing it for the first time. Alternatively, lay the riced cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast it at a low temperature (around 275°F or 135°C) for 10-15 minutes to remove all moisture.
š± Best sushi roll combinations
Bonus tip: If you're missing the tempura crunch, use crushed pork rinds to mimic the texture! It's delicious when mixed into spicy tuna or spicy salmon rolls.
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage instructions
Recipe wrap-up conclusion
Our Keto Sushi Rolls is an easy, quick, and tasty low-carb version of traditional sushi rice. Once you prepare this low-carb rice at home, you can create keto sushi rolls using any keto-friendly filling.
Frequently asked questions
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Keto Sushi Rolls With Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
Cauliflower rice
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar-free sweetener optional
- Pinch of sea salt
Sushi rolls
- nori sheet or soy paper
- rice vinegar
- sweetener like erythritol
- cream cheese
- riced cauliflower
- soy sauce
- wasabi
- pickled ginger
Optional fillings
- Fresh fish be sure to opt for sushi-grade fish or simply use cooked fish
- Bean sprouts
- Cucumber
- JalapeƱo Thai chili, or serrano
- Tomato
- Avocado
- Asparagus
- Sauces spicy mayo, wasabi mayo, sweet chili sauce, teriyaki sauce, sesame oil or chili oil, yuzu
- Toppings sesame seeds, furikake
Instructions
Make the cauliflower rice
- Place the cauliflower into a food processor and pulse for 2-3 seconds at a time until you have what resembles rice.
- Transfer the cauliflower rice to a nut milk bag, or wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out all the moisture you can.
- Return the rice to the food processor and add the remaining ingredients. Pulse until combined. The mixture should stick together slightly when pressed together. If needed, add a bit more cream cheese.
Make the sushi rolls
- Lay out a sushi bamboo mat (or a clean kitchen towel) on a flat surface.
- Lay one nori sheet shiny side down on the sushi mat. Skip if using lettuce leaves or cucumber slices.
- Mix a handful of cauliflower rice mixture evenly over the nori sheet or soy paper, leaving ½ inch at the top edge. Press the rice down gently.
- Layer your choice of fillings on top of the cauliflower rice. Options include fresh fish, bean sprouts, cucumber, jalapeƱo, avocado, or asparagus.
- Carefully lift the edge of the sushi mat closest to you and start rolling over the fillings, using your fingers to keep them in place.
- Roll tightly but not too tight. Continue rolling to the exposed edge of the nori or soy paper.
- Wet the exposed edge of the nori or soy paper with a bit of water. Finish rolling the sushi roll; the wet edge should seal it.
- Use a sharp knife, moistened with water to prevent sticking, to slice the sushi roll into bite-sized pieces. Optionally, add sesame seeds or furikake on top.
- Serve with keto-friendly sauces like spicy mayo, wasabi mayo, sweet chili sauce, or others listed in the ingredients.
- Enjoy your keto sushi rolls with cauliflower rice!
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