Get ready to roll out the red carpet for the latest sensation in the sushi world that’s about to make waves in the ocean of culinary delights–Carnivore Sushi! Yes, you read that right. It’s sushi, but not as you know it. Gone are the days of wrestling with sticky and starchy rice and fumbling with seaweed; we’re stripping it back to the bare bones with a recipe that’s so simple that even your pet goldfish could make it. Just imagine: pristine pieces of sashimi-grade fish, lounging luxuriously atop a throne of… hard-boiled egg whites? Trust me, it’s no yolk!
This isn’t your average California roll; this is what happens when your keto friend gets creative in the kitchen after eating one year of carnivore. Who needs rice when you’ve got the magic of gelatin and the humble egg? So, grab your egg whites and your finest fish, and let’s get cracking (quite literally) on a sushi revolution that’s so wildly simple that it’s almost suspicious. Ready to dive into a sea of protein with a splash of comedy? Let’s roll!
Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the wild and whimsical world of Carnivore Sushi FAQs, where we tackle hard-hitting questions with the finesse of a ninja wielding a fish knife. This is the place where confusion meets its match, and your burning culinary queries are doused with a splash of humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm. So, sharpen your chopsticks, steady your giggles, and prepare to embark on an epicurean adventure that answers everything you never knew you needed to know about the art of egg-white sushi mastery.
So, what’s the deal with this culinary Frankenstein you call Carnivore Sushi? Is it sushi for my cat, or what?
Ah, a fellow humorist! No, it’s not for Mr. Whiskers, unless he’s into fine dining and has a sophisticated palate. This recipe is all about giving traditional sushi a protein-packed animal-based handshake with a twist.
I’ve swapped out the snooze-fest of rice for a bed of rebellious hard-boiled egg whites because who needs carbs when you can have egg-citement? Then we’ve got the sashimi-grade fish, which is so fresh that it practically swam onto the plate. And let’s not forget the gelatin—because we all need a little wobble in our culinary waltz.
Why is gelatin invited to the sushi party? Is it there just to show off its jiggly dance moves, or does it have a more dignified purpose?
Gelatin is much more than just a jolly jiggler at this gastronomic gala. It’s the behind-the-scenes maestro, orchestrating the perfect texture of the egg white ‘rice’ without any of the spotlight.
Without this gelatinous genius, our sushi would flop harder than a stand-up comedian at a corporate tax seminar. In a world where rice is the starch we’re used to, gelatin is the plot twist that thickens the narrative, proving that with a little kitchen creativity, anything is possible!
Can I play ‘Chopsticks’ on the piano with the gelatin while it swells?
While serenading your ingredients is not required, it can set the mood for culinary greatness. Just ensure that you give the gelatin the silent treatment for a full five minutes to let it swell up with pride (and liquid).
What if my microwave is still recovering from the last experimental recipe?
Fear not! A small saucepan over gentle heat can coax that gelatin into a dissolved state of bliss just as well. Just keep stirring like you’re trying to create a mini whirlpool in your kitchen.
Do I need a sushi mat to roll this sushi?
Roll out the red carpet instead because this sushi is all about going mat-less. The egg white rice is spoon-shaped to perfection, which means no rolling, no fuss, and no need to question your life choices as you try to tuck and roll like a sushi pro.
How thin should the fish slices be? Paper-thin or politician’s-promise thin?
Aim for somewhere between the two. You want your fish slices to be delicate enough to drape over the egg-white mound like a silk scarf on a breezy day but still substantial enough to remind you that this is, indeed, Carnivore Sushi.
Will my sushi keep its shape better than my New Year’s resolutions?
With a couple of hours of chill time in the fridge, your egg white rice mounds will hold up better than most of our workout regimens. Just be patient and give it time to set.
Is immediate consumption mandatory, or can I linger over it like a sloth at a yoga class?
Immediate consumption isn’t just mandatory; it’s your taste buds’ plea for peak freshness! Plus, let’s be real, raw fish is like a beach resort for germs—they love to check in and multiply. So, unless you’re aiming to cultivate a petri dish of bacteria on your plate, it’s best to enjoy your Carnivore Sushi straight away.
What’s the dress code for this Carnivore Sushi soiree? Should I expect it to show up in a tuxedo of soy sauce and pickled ginger, or is it more of a ‘come as you are’ kind of dish?
When Carnivore Sushi struts down the culinary catwalk, soy sauce and sugary pickled ginger are sitting this one out—they’re about as welcome as a bull in a china shop. Instead, let’s give a round of applause for a warm, hearty bone broth jacuzzi and a dollop of homemade Tallow Mayonnaise, the latest kitchen masterpiece I whipped up. It’s like pairing a fine leather jacket with motorcycle boots—unapologetically bold and undeniably stylish, without a carb in sight. Just pure, unadulterated, animal-based bliss on a plate!
If I’m feeling fancy, can I add a sprinkle of chia seeds to pretend it’s caviar?
While chia seeds might make a dapper addition to many dishes, in the case of Carnivore Sushi, they’d be about as out of place as a penguin in a Finnish sauna. This dish is a celebration of all things animal, so maintaining its meaty integrity means keeping those plant-based pretenders off the guest list. Stick to the protein-packed script, and let the chia seeds star in their own veggie-packed show another day. By all means, use fish roe instead of veggie vittles.
Remember, folks, the key to great Carnivore Sushi is to keep it simple, keep it sassy, and keep a straight face when you tell your friends it’s the latest trend from the farthest reaches of culinary innovation. Happy sushi-making!
Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Prepare Your Carnivore Sushi
Snatch up six boiled eggs you’ve already freed from their shell prisons.
Politely tell the yolks to scram—they’re not invited to the sushi party (but on your snack plate, perhaps).
Transfer the whites onto a shallow dish and give them a good mashing with a fork. You’re going for that fluffy rice look.
Now, it’s decision time: water, sugar-free rice vinegar, or apple cider vinegar? Grab 2 tablespoons of your chosen liquid and throw it into a small bowl that can handle the heat. Now, you can throw in a pinch of unrefined sea salt to lend a tasty, salty kick.
Sprinkle in a teaspoon of gelatin powder. It’s nap time for it—5 minutes to puff up.
After its mini siesta, nuke the mix or heat it on the stove. You want the gelatin to dissolve like a magic trick.
Next, drizzle this hot gelatin shower over your egg white ‘rice.’ Stir it up until they’re best buds.
Grab a couple of spoons and start scooping. Shape the egg mix into little nigiri sushi mountains.
Place those mounds onto a parchment-paper-lined cutting board.
Let them chill out in the fridge for a few hours. They need to firm up for the grand performance.
Once they’ve got their act solid, transfer them onto a serving plate with the grace of a spatula-wielding ninja.
Crown each mound with a slice of sashimi-grade fish. It’s like a royal cape for your egg sushi.
Now, it’s time to serve up your masterpiece. Watch as your guests marvel at the hilarity and deliciousness of your creation!
How I Came Up with This Egg White Sushi Recipe
Recently, I’ve been riding the sushi wave, hard. So, when this shiny KetoDiet Bundle popped up, I figured, “Hey, it’s time to whip up a fresh e-book!” You see, I was absolutely over the moon with those wannabe keto sushi rolls stuffed with cream cheese. Cream cheese in sushi? That’s like putting ketchup on ice cream—just nope!
I was downright spooked when I saw cream cheese creeping into cauliflower sushi. Before you could say “sashimi,” everyone and their grandma were slapping together these cream cheese monstrosities and plastering them all over the internet. My head was spinning!
I set out on a culinary crusade to craft something epic—ditching the dairy and giving cream cheese the boot. And guess what? Gelatin stepped up as the MVP, the perfect culinary superglue to transform cauliflower rice into a sturdy sushi stage.
I was so jazzed about my gelatin revelation that I decided to pen a keto sushi manifesto “Little Book of Weight Loss Sushi”. Sure, it’s a short read for now, but it’s got more sequels coming than a superhero franchise.
As I was penning my sushi saga, a wild idea struck—Carnivore Sushi. Now, that’s a kitchen adventure! What if I took fork-mashed egg whites, turned them into faux rice with a sprinkle of animal-based gelatin magic, and then—bam!—top it off with a sleek slice of fish? Carnivore Nigiri Sushi, coming right up!
So there I was, eggs a-boilin’, dreams a-brewin.’ But those eggshells clung on like they were superglued. I thought a cold water bath would do the trick, but no dice. Maybe they soaked too long while I was out saving the world, or maybe just buying groceries—same thing.
Round two: more eggs, less cold water soak time. But those shells? They clung on like a stubborn pug blocking the hallway, refusing to budge. The great egg-peeling struggle of 2024 was real, folks.
I suspected my eggs were playing tricks on me (despite being top-shelf, organic, free-range celebs), so I dashed to the local market to recruit some regular, run-of-the-mill eggs.
Back in my kitchen fortress, I boiled those new recruits, and voilà! The shells slipped off like they were late for a hot date. But alas, the sun had clocked out, and my photo shoot was plunged into darkness. The glamour shots of my recipe would have to wait.
The next day, armed with six peeled eggs, I evicted the yolks and gave the whites a good ol’ mash-up till they could pass for rice in a foodie lineup. I was gobsmacked—it actually looked like rice!
I then played mixologist with some hot vinegar and gelatin, hoping this concoction would be the culinary glue of my dreams. With a little fridge magic, I hoped it would transform my egg white ‘rice’ into a sushi superstar.
Scooping little hills of this hopeful mixture onto a parchment-lined board, I was struck—they were as pretty as a picture! Today, the kitchen gods were smiling; yesterday was a comedy of errors, starting with customer service with all the warmth of a frozen tuna, an egg-peel apocalypse, and then a curveball from the powers-that-be telling me to scrub ‘keto’ from my Finnish site. (I’ll spill the tea on that drama in the General Prattling section.)
But there I stood, in front of my fridge, beholding the majestic mounds of set egg white rice. I crowned each with a slice of salmon, and—bam!—into the hatch they went. And let me tell you, they disappeared faster than my patience on a bad day because, holy mackerel, they were delicious!
Here’s the recipe for you to enjoy:
Carnivore Sushi
Get ready to roll out the red carpet for the latest sensation in the sushi world that's about to make waves in the ocean of culinary delights–Carnivore Sushi! Yes, you read that right. It's sushi, but not as you know it. Gone are the days of wrestling with sticky and starchy rice and fumbling with seaweed; we're stripping it back to the bare bones with a recipe that's so simple that even your pet goldfish could make it. Just imagine: pristine pieces of sashimi-grade fish, lounging luxuriously atop a throne of… hard-boiled egg whites? Trust me, it's no yolk!
This isn't your average California roll; this is what happens when your keto friend gets creative in the kitchen after eating one year of carnivore. Who needs rice when you've got the magic of gelatin and the humble egg? So, grab your egg whites and your finest fish, and let's get cracking (quite literally) on a sushi revolution that's so wildly simple that it's almost suspicious. Ready to dive into a sea of protein with a splash of comedy? Let's roll!
Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled egg whites
- 2 tablespoons water, rice vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon gelatin powder
- 4 oz = 115 g very fresh sashimi-grade fish
- (unrefined sea salt to taste)
Instructions
- Place the egg whites in a shallow bowl. Mash them with a fork until the texture resembles rice. Set aside.
- Prepare the seasoning sauce: Place the water or vinegar and gelatin in a small cup. Add salt to taste, if desired. Leave the mixture to swell for 5 minutes.
- Heat the gelatin mixture in the microwave or in a saucepan until the mixture is hot and the gelatin has dissolved into the mixture.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the egg white "rice." Mix well.
- Use spoons to shape the egg white rice into mounds (nigiri form) and place on a parchment-paper-lined cutting board.
- Allow the molded egg white rice to set in the fridge for a few hours to ensure it holds its shape.
- Utilize a sharp knife to create thin, delicate slices of the sashimi-grade fish, making sure to cut against the grain.
- Take the egg white mounds from the fridge. Using a spatula or knife, transfer them to a serving plate. Add a slice of fish on top.
- Serve immediately.
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Tips for Variations
Here are some carnivore variations on the Carnivore Sushi recipe that keep the spirit of the original while introducing some new flavors and textures:
- Beef Tartare Nigiri
Replace the sashimi-grade fish with high-quality raw beef, finely chopped or ground. Season the beef tartare with a bit of salt (or Smoky Bacon Salt) and place it atop the egg white ‘rice.’ Garnish with a tiny dollop of egg yolk if desired for a rich touch.
- Bacon-Wrapped Scallop Nigiri
Wrap thin slices of raw scallop with a strip of par-cooked bacon. Use the bacon-wrapped scallop in place of the sashimi-grade fish, setting it atop the egg white ‘rice.’
- Chicken Liver Pâté Cup
Put the egg white ‘rice’ into a small cups or ramekins (1/4 cup = 60 ml each), make a well, let set, and fill the wells with smooth chicken liver pâté. Sprinkle cooked and crumbled bacon on top.
- Bacon Nigiri
Lay a small, crispy slice of cooked bacon over the egg white ‘rice.’ This creates a fabulous combination of smooth and crispy textures and salty taste.
- Pork Rind Nigiri
If you’re looking for another way to make a crunchy texture, top the egg white ‘rice’ with a piece of crispy, crushed pork rind. It’s a playful nod to the tempura crunch found in some traditional sushi rolls.
- Duck Breast Nigiri
Use thinly sliced raw duck breast in place of the fish. Season with a bit of unrefined sea salt and place over the egg white ‘rice.’ Optionally, you can lightly sear the duck breast on one side before slicing.
- Ribeye Sashimi Nigiri
Freeze a ribeye steak slightly for easier slicing, then cut it into thin sashimi-style slices. Lay a slice over the egg white ‘rice’ and season with a sprinkle of unrefined sea salt.
- Egg Yolk Nigiri
Gently place a raw or soft-boiled egg yolk on top of the egg white ‘rice’. The yolk adds a creamy, rich flavor that contrasts nicely with the firmer texture of the egg white ‘rice.’ It’s a simple yet indulgent carnivore sushi option.
Remember, when consuming raw or undercooked meats and eggs, it’s crucial to source high-quality, fresh products from reputable suppliers to minimize the risk of foodborne illness. Always ensure meats are safe to consume raw according to local food safety guidelines.
General Prattling
Oh boy, strap in because I have got some tales from the Sweetness Saga of the Century! So, Tuesday rolled around, and BAM! I unleashed my latest creation upon the unsuspecting world: a stevia so groundbreaking that it’s like discovering a unicorn in your veggie patch. This little marvel doesn’t have an ounce of bitterness—unlike every single stevia out there that leaves your taste buds feeling like they got punk’d.
This sweet sensation is like sugar’s doppelganger, minus the carb costume. And because I’m a mad scientist in my spare time, I snagged myself a blood sugar meter to see if this stuff was too good to be true. Spoiler alert: I gobbled it like it was going out of style, and my blood sugar didn’t even flinch. Take that, science!
But wait, there’s more! This stevia is as pure as a soap opera character before the plot twist—totally US-organic. Now, across the pond in the EU, they’ve got rules saying we can’t call stevia “organic” because Big Food’s got their fingers in the pie. But hey, I’m a rule-breaker at heart, and I go for organic whether the label’s got permission or not.
Alongside this non-bitter botanical bad boy, I rolled out two sidekicks: a dynamic duo of erythritol and my premium stevia, plus a regular stevia for those who like a smidge of sass in their sweetness.
The crowd goes wild! My customers are tossing around five-star reviews like confetti, declaring these sweeteners the heavyweight champions of the world. And that’s got me grinning like a Cheshire cat who’s just cornered the cream market. I’m all about the crème de la crème—top-shelf stuff for your health and your taste buds.
Oh, gather round, folks, for the latest chapter in the Chronicles of Keto Kerfuffle! So, the local powers-that-be are trying to pull the plug on my Finnish site and slap a big ol’ censored sticker over the word “keto.” And get this—they’re telling me I can’t pair anything edible with the words “healthy” or “cure,” as if saying “broccoli is good for you” is suddenly a crime spree. Talk about a comedy of errors!
They’ve even got the nerve to ask me to scrub my own tale of triumph, where the mighty keto diet swooped in and saved the day for my health. Can you believe it? They want me to snip out the very heart and soul of my blog, my Finnish online store, my consultancy—the whole shebang that’s practically my lifeblood!
But I’m not about to let my story get ghosted by some bureaucratic buzzkill. I didn’t take orders from the playground bully, and I sure as sugar won’t start taking them from a rule-thumping tyrant.
And here’s the kicker—I’ve done my homework, and there are other Finnish websites out there, singing from the same hymn sheet, sharing their own keto miracles while peddling groceries and supplements. Heck, I’ve even penned a few pearls of wisdom for them, and it’s the same spiel that’s on my page! So why do they get a free pass while I’m getting the third degree?
Flashback to last year, when the Finnish Food Authority nearly went full-blown diet dictator and tried to banish “keto” from every corner of the Finnish web. But me and a band of brave souls (while the other keto crusaders were playing hide-and-seek, might I add) stood our ground. Spoiler alert: we won. “Keto” lived to see another day in Finland.
So, no way am I folding now and hitting the self-destruct button just because some overzealous official’s got a grudge. This saga isn’t just a story—it’s my fight. And it’s far from over. The battle for the keto kingdom rages on!
So much word salad for a simple meat recipe.
Ah, I see you’re on a low-word diet. Good luck with that!
Such a unique and well written recipe. Great stuff.
Keep up the great work.
Thank you, Steve, so happy to hear you liked the recipe.
Wow – great idea! Cannot wait to try this recipe. I’m wondering, could you just as easily scramble fresh or carton egg whites?
Thank you! I think scrambling doesn’t give a rice-like result, but it might be worth trying. Boiled eggs work really well.