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Paleo Sushi

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Two words. Paleo. Sushi.

Paleo Sushi | Strength and SunshineSushi and I go way back. I once made my own sushi (using my Nintendo DS with the Personal Trainer Cooking Game) way back in the day. I’m talking at least 6 years ago. I was a skilled little kid and that cucumber avocado sushi came out awesome! Then just a few months ago I tried making my own sushi again. This time without a guide. Well let’s just say, I screwed that one up, and it turned into my Macrobiotic Sushi Bowl instead. Remember that one?

Paleo Sushi | Strength and SunshineFrom that day on I was determined to nail the traditional sushi roll some way some how. A few weeks ago I did just that. Except I can’t really call it traditional. This sushi has no rice, no grains at all and it topped with salsa. And there is no raw fish here, only cooked sardines! Raw fish…now that is scary…and not safe in my opinion.

Paleo Sushi | Strength and SunshineI know a lot of bloggers are obsessed with sushi. Actually a lot of young people now-a-days are. But I am not. I can count on my hand the number of times I ever had sushi. It’s just not something I ever think about and since I don’t go out to eat, well, that makes it a bit less accessible. Until now…

Paleo Sushi | Strength and SunshineNow I could have made this vegan, but no, I wanted amp up the protein. I also wanted to amp up the fat so I included avocado too. It really was a random roll of ingredients that I prayed would taste good together. Sardines, avocado, raw beets, celery, sweet pea shoots, and mushrooms. And topped with my favorite salsa mind you. I had an open jar that needed to get used so, what the heck! Paleo, Mexican, Asian Sushi for the win!

Paleo Sushi | Strength and SunshineNow what did I use for the wrap? The one, the only, PALEO WRAP! It makes a comeback! This coconut creation is so unique and mimicked the perfect “rice” without being a spilling mess. So actually I guess this is a Paleo, Mexican, Asian, Thai Sushi roll…all with the Rebecca flare!

Paleo Sushi | Strength and SunshineSo am I now a sushi convert? Eh, it still takes a lot of patience, I’m not going to lie. But at least I can cross this one off the recipe bucket list! What’s next on the docket? I still have to make my own almond milk finally, as well as hummus and bars! Those seem to be easy though, unlike the infamous sushi.

Paleo (Mexican, Asian, Thai) Sushi

Paleo Sushi | Strength and SunshineIngredients: (serves 1, 1 roll)

+ 1 Sheet of Organic Nori

+ 1 Paleo Wrap

+ 1 Celery Heart (cut lengthwise)

+ 1/2 Medium Beet (cut into long rectangles)

+ 3 Small Mushrooms (sliced)

+ 1 Handful of Sweet Pea Shoots

+ 1/3 Avocado (mashed)

+ 2-3 Sardine Fillets (however many you can fit!)

+ Salsa! (topping)

Directions:

+ On a large plate, place your nori down, wet it lightly with water, then your paleo wrap on top. Next spread the avocado mash in a think layer on the top of one half of the wrap.

+ Next place your sardines down on the line, the celery, beets, shoots, and mushrooms.

+ Wet your fingers and carefully roll the sushi, very slowly, and very patiently, keeping all the goods in with your fingers. Continue to wet finger tips as needed. Once you get the roll, seal the seam with a bit more water.

+ Now with a wet, sharp (very sharp) knife, carefully cut the roll into sushi pieces. I got 6 (only photographed the 4 inner ones for prettiness-sake).

+ Finally top with salsa. No other option. It has to be salsa…it’s just that good 😉

Paleo Sushi | Strength and SunshineThe last step is to get your hands dirty and dig it! Sushi is messy, but that’s the point or at least it is for me! Unless you get super skilled and show off your chop-stick stuff the whole roll in your mouth skill. But that’s cocky. I use my hands and don’t care if I get it all over. I worked hard for this roll so I am going to enjoy it any way I damn please!

So tell me:

+ Have you conquered the sushi roll?

+ Why do they call it Asian Fusion? Why don’t they call things Mexican Fusion or Indian Fusion when combines cuisines?

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Comments

  4. Mei says

    I saw the link on thesitsgirls.com 🙂 I am actually a big fan of sushi and yours looked…interesting lol I bet it’s delicious, I have never tried sushi without rice but I really want to try this one 🙂

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  7. Polly says

    thanks for sharing this! I’m one of those bloggers who are obsessed with sushi. I might try to make my own next week! 🙂 🙂

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  9. nourishbymelissa says

    I must admit, I am one of this people obsessed with sushi…this recipe looks incredible! 🙂

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  12. Becky | Spirited Puddle Jumper says

    Love this Rebecca! I try to eat a lower-carb diet a lot of the time, as I feel lighter and less bloated so will definitely be bookmarking and trying this, thanks for sharing. I’m glad I’ve found your blog- my two children were last week diagnosed as cow-dairy intolerant, so we are currently wading through the minefield that is dairy-free eating, hoping it will get easier! Think it will become a regular topic on my blog for a while to come. Have a great week! #tastytuesdays

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    • Strength and Sunshine says

      Yea! And these paleo wraps are as low carb as you can get 😉
      Don’t worry about the diary-allergy! Dairy is the easiest thing to avoid! Just stock up on almond milk (Silk unsweetened is my favorite!), nutritional yeast and cashews (for any cheezy needs), and coconut butter is the perfect “butter” sub! And then of course there are coconut yogurts, almond yogurts, and even great frozen treats!

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  21. Tina Muir says

    Is there anything you can’t do? 🙂 I can’t even imagine how skilled and knowledgeable you are gonna be by age 30! It is incredible! I daren’t try the sushi roll yet, I know I would become frustrated if it wasn’t perfect the first time….but someday I will….especially after I said about the pickle juice the other day haha!

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    • Strength and Sunshine says

      Haha, well thanks Tina! I totally forgot I had bough a fancy sushi roller and everything, but I really just went totally minimal (no plastic wrap of anything) and just used my hand, haha!
      When we try new things…sometimes we are just always surprised!

      Reply

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