What are some tasty replacement sushi options?
lorib642
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One of my favorite sushi rolls, golden dragon, that is tempura fried is of course many calories but yummy. We went out last night and I shared one and had an eel and cucumber hand roll. I couldn't find the calories for that, it's smaller than a roll, but it was much better. I just about broke the bank in calories, though.
What are some of your favorite sushi? why? I am trying to pick some lower calorie options that still have the flavors I like. The plain fish is okay, but I like it better when it is a combination of ingredients.
What are some of your favorite sushi? why? I am trying to pick some lower calorie options that still have the flavors I like. The plain fish is okay, but I like it better when it is a combination of ingredients.
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Oh I love dragon rolls so much. I love regular sushi too, nigiri specifically, which is quite low in calories. When I do rolls, I like the ones that include cucumber, because it's crunchy, one of the elements I like in the dragon roll. It's a different taste of course, but still delicious. I LOVE 49er sushi, which have very thin whole lemon slices that you eat with salmon and avocado. Really yummy.0
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oedipa_maas wrote: »Oh I love dragon rolls so much. I love regular sushi too, nigiri specifically, which is quite low in calories. When I do rolls, I like the ones that include cucumber, because it's crunchy, one of the elements I like in the dragon roll. It's a different taste of course, but still delicious. I LOVE 49er sushi, which have very thin whole lemon slices that you eat with salmon and avocado. Really yummy.
Mmm thank you0 -
home made sushi alternative.....smoked salmon on
whipped cream cheese, cuccumber slices and topped with green onion.0 -
I go after sashimi and the riceless maki - most of your calories are coming from the rice. one of my meals at a sushi restaurant may be squid salad (150 cal) or sunomo (60 cal) (cucumber salad) and 15 pieces of sashimi (about 7 oz) (various - from 200 to 400 cal - some may be up to 600). If you really want the taste of the roll - share one, or ask for a box to be brought out with it and put half away before you start.0
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coueswhitetail wrote: »
home made sushi alternative.....smoked salmon on
whipped cream cheese, cuccumber slices and topped with green onion.
Awesome, thanks0 -
sinistraltyger wrote: »I go after sashimi and the riceless maki - most of your calories are coming from the rice. one of my meals at a sushi restaurant may be squid salad (150 cal) or sunomo (60 cal) (cucumber salad) and 15 pieces of sashimi (about 7 oz) (various - from 200 to 400 cal - some may be up to 600). If you really want the taste of the roll - share one, or ask for a box to be brought out with it and put half away before you start.
Thanks, I always forget I can take some home0 -
Real sushi, make um fit your calories. I like unagi as well as spider rolls and I wouldn't want to trade um just to save a couple of calories.0
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Spicy tuna rolls and classic futomaki rolls are tasty and not high in fat. Be aware that sushi rice is dressed in sweetened vinegar. If you want to avoid the sugar have sashimi and plain rice instead, if you don't find that too boring. Another tasty alternative is to try Korean sashimi, which is dressed in spicy paprika sauce instead of soy sauce. The Korean sushi rolls (they are similar to futomaki) are good too.0
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Stop with all the weird rolls and whatnot...eat the real deal...sashimi!
Nigiri is pretty good too...0 -
On a business trip I lived on 10 nigiri sushi (used salmon, white fish and tuna), Edamame and misosoup with fish and tofu, alternating with grilled steak and potatoes, and once a gilled burger (premium meat, salad, some sauce) and fries for two weeks - and I lost weight.0
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I've trained myself off the rolls (except for yellowtail scallion - love it) and I stick to the sushi pieces. I stay away from eel because it's usually in a higher calorie sauce. I can't quite get into sashimi because I love the rice. That said, sushi with rice is not a low calorie endeavor - especially since I can eat a lot of it. I make sure to eat really light during the day and to get a workout in before indulging.0
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I've trained myself off the rolls (except for yellowtail scallion - love it) and I stick to the sushi pieces. I stay away from eel because it's usually in a higher calorie sauce. I can't quite get into sashimi because I love the rice. That said, sushi with rice is not a low calorie endeavor - especially since I can eat a lot of it. I make sure to eat really light during the day and to get a workout in before indulging.
Thank you. I didn't realize that about eel. I think the eating light, working out will help me.0 -
Usually I have salmon sashimi or just the plain salmon/avocado rolls (or plain salmon and tuna rolls). But I love raw salmon...0
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Just my opinion, I have never really cared for day old sushi! Only order what you would eat.
I like to get the miso soup before ordering, low calorie and fills you up a little first. And I agree with the sashimi options + maybe one roll like a salmon avocado, yummy!0 -
Just my opinion, I have never really cared for day old sushi! Only order what you would eat.
I like to get the miso soup before ordering, low calorie and fills you up a little first. And I agree with the sashimi options + maybe one roll like a salmon avocado, yummy!
Same, always miso soup!0 -
It's NOT the same, but I make lazy sushi with cauliflower rice. Not even bothering to roll, since cauliflower isn't sticky like rice. Season with 5% vinegar, salt and Stevia. Slice sashimi cuts. Dry off extra liquid. Julienne cucumber. Scissor the Nori sheets into 3x3. Pile rice, soy/wasabi dipped fish, cucumber, sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds. The Nori square is now like a little fish taco. If you pick lean seafood like cod or scallops it can be as low as 200-300. This is such a low count that I can even have it on fasting days.
l love tempura maki too. But it's literally drenched in oils. Only for special occasions for me, lol.
Edit: Btw, it's much easier to slice really thin sashimi if the fish is frozen and thawed just a bit. I buy good quality seafood and divide into 100 gr portions, for ease of use later.0
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