1 large carrot, sliced into ribbons, strips, or chopped
1/2 cup (75g) edamame*
1/2 cucumber (52g), peeled and sliced into ribbons or strips*
1/4–1/2 avocado (50g), sliced*
1 tablespoon pickled, sliced ginger*
1 radish, thinly sliced
For serving:
2–4 tablespoons soy sauce, or other sauces (low-FODMAP ponzu, teriyaki, eel sauce)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts
1 scallion, green tips only*
Dried seaweed, flaked, or cut into strips
Instructions
Cook the sushi rice in a saucepan according to the package instructions
Mix the sugar and rice vinegar together well in a small bowl or cup
Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat, and drizzle the vinegar/sugar over the rice. Cover the saucepan and let it sit for 5 minutes
While the rice is being prepared, chop your vegetables, and prepare your protein
Scoop rice into bowls and add the shrimp (or alternative) and vegetables evenly among the two portions
Drizzle with soy sauce, or ponzu sauce and top with sesame seeds, and scallion tips
Serve immediately
Notes
Although this recipe has not been lab tested, a single portion should be low-FODMAP based on ingredients at time of posting
You can substitute ‘imitation crab’ for the shrimp, if desired. Make sure to select a brand that is gluten-free and low FODMAP. Many products contain wheat, sorbitol, pea protein and high fructose syrup, so read your labels. Other options include ahi grade tuna or salmon, cooked chicken, shredded boiled egg, or cooked tofu (for vegans)
Edamame is low-FODMAP in 75g servings
Ginger contains no FODMAPs in 5g servings
Avocado is low-FODMAP in 60g servings
Cucumber is low-FODMAP in 75g servings
Have fun with this recipe! Try yours with some pineapple, orange slices, cherry tomatoes, pickled cabbage, cilantro, or your other favorite low-FODMAP toppings