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Cauliflower Rice Salmon Nigiri with Wasabi Foam

A low-carb take on the classic using precision-molded cauliflower rice seasoned with rice vinegar and topped with hand-sliced fatty salmon.

Cauliflower Rice Salmon Nigiri with Wasabi Foam

Total

1h

Prep

45 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 large head Fresh cauliflower florets
  • 12 ounces Sashimi-grade salmon fillet
  • 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
  • 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Soy lecithin powder
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until it reaches the consistency of fine rice grains. Steam the cauliflower rice for 5 minutes until tender but not mushy, then spread on a baking sheet to cool and air dry for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk rice vinegar, sweetener, and salt until dissolved. Fold this mixture into the cooled cauliflower rice. Using a precision mold or damp hands, compress the cauliflower into 16 small, tight oblong nigiri bases.

  3. 3

    Slice the salmon against the grain into 16 thin, uniform rectangular slices. Place one slice over each cauliflower base, pressing gently to adhere.

  4. 4

    Combine the water, wasabi paste, and soy lecithin in a tall, narrow container. Use an immersion blender at the surface of the liquid to incorporate air until a stable foam forms.

  5. 5

    Top each piece of nigiri with a small dollop of the wasabi foam and serve immediately with coconut aminos or soy sauce if desired.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

245

12% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein22 g
Carbohydrate8 g
Fat14 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium480 mg

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