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Friday, January 17, 2014

Paleo Sushi




I've always wanted to try making sushi and for the last few days, I've been experimenting...and eating a lot of failed attempts. If I make this again (and I'm sure I will), then I'll invest in a sushi mat, but there is no reason you can't make this at home with what you have on hand.

California Roll
To make about 3 rolls (18 pieces), you will need:

  • 1 package of yaki nori sheets
  • 1/2 head of cauliflower
  • Carrot, cut into matchsticks
  • Cucumber, cut into matchsticks
  • Avocado, cut into thin slices
  • Crab meat
  • Mat for rolling (or use a clean tea towel or like me, your hands and call it good)
  1. Cut the cauliflower into florets and put in your food processor. Chop fine but not so far it becomes paste. You want some texture in there. If you like the acidic taste that's in sushi rice, you can add a splash of vinegar to the mixture. Totally optional.
  2. Lay a sheet of nori out on a clean surface (or your mat/towel/plastic wrap) and spread the cauliflower to cover the sheet. This becomes the 'rice' in the sushi roll. 
  3. Lay out your carrots, cucumber, avocado, and crab meat across the middle.
  4. Then roll it tightly. The 'rice' will be inside, because if it's on the outside like a traditional roll, it crumbles off. Trust me, I tried it. 
  5. Using a very sharp knife, slice the roll into equal size pieces. You can probably get 6 out of it.

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