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Keto Japanese Avocado Nori Rolls – A Healthy Delight for Your Taste Buds

Discover our delectable Keto Japanese Avocado Nori Rolls recipe, perfect for a healthy snack or appetizer with a flavorful combination of avocado and cucumber, wrapped in crispy nori seaweed and seasoned sushi rice, all tailored to suit low-carb diets.

πŸ•’ (Prep, Cook, Total): 20 mins, 10 mins, 30 mins
🍽 Servings: 6 rolls
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Japanese

Allergens

Soy (in soy sauce), gluten (from nori)

Ingredients

  • 6 nori seaweed sheets
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cooked and seasoned sushi rice (made with keto
  • friendly sushi rice recipe)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp low
  • sodium soy sauce or tamari for keto diet
  • Fresh cherry tomatoes and edible flowers for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. a. Prepare the keto friendly sushi rice according to your recipe, let it cool down. b. Slice avocados in half, remove the seed, and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mash it with a fork, add a pinch of salt and set aside. c. Place one nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat or a clean surface. Spread a thin even layer of sushi rice across two thirds of the nori, leaving an edge for sealing. d. Arrange cucumber slices in a single line on the rice, followed by a line of mashed avocado, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. e. Carefully roll the sushi using the bamboo mat or your hands, applying gentle pressure to form a tight roll. Use the edge of the nori to seal it. f. Slice each roll into bite sized pieces and transfer them onto a serving plate. Garnish with fresh cherry tomatoes and edible flowers if desired.

Chef’s Insight

To maximize freshness, serve the rolls immediately after preparation.

Notes

Adjust the portion size according to your dietary needs and preferences.

Cultural or Historical Background

Nori rolls are a staple in Japanese cuisine and are often enjoyed as a snack or part of a larger meal.