Saba Sushi

Saba Sushi is a delightful low-carb Japanese lunch dish featuring marinated mackerel wrapped in delicate cucumber slices. This fresh and flavorful sushi alternative offers a satisfying bite without the carbs of traditional sushi rice.

Ingredients

• Mackerel fillets - 200 grams
• Soy sauce - 30 ml
• Rice vinegar - 15 ml
• Cucumber - 1 large
• Avocado - 1 medium
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Nori sheets - 2
• Wasabi - to taste
• Pickled ginger - for serving

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce and rice vinegar, then add mackerel fillets and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. While the mackerel is marinating, wash the cucumber and slice it into thin strips using a vegetable peeler or mandoline.
3. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it thinly.
4. Once the mackerel is done marinating, remove it from the marinade and pat it dry.
5. On a clean surface, lay a sheet of nori and arrange cucumber strips and avocado slices in the center.
6. Place the marinated mackerel on top of the cucumber and avocado.
7. Roll the nori tightly around the filling, using a bamboo sushi mat if available, and slice into bite-sized pieces.
8. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the sushi rolls and serve with wasabi and pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from mackerel, promoting heart health.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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