# Low-Carb Cucumber Sushi These DIY Sushi Rolls are a Healthy Yet Satisfying Snack By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucumber-sushi References: [publiclivessecretrecipes](http://www.publiclivessecretrecipes.com/2015/06/cucumber-sushi-recipe.html) The 'Public Lives, Secret Recipes' blog has developed a recipe for quick and easy cucumber sushi. While [traditional Japanese sushi rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-sushi) are a popular snack, they can be messy and difficult to reproduce at home. These DIY cucumber rolls are the perfect option for making sushi in a hurry. To make the recipe, all you need is a large cucumber and the sushi fillings of your choice. Some tasty filling options include shredded crab, capers, avocado and carrots. Begin by peeling your cucumber and coring out the inside. Fill the cucumber rolls with your desired fillings and then top with spicy Japanese mayo or pickled ginger. Not only are these DIY cucumber rolls extremely easy to make, they are also a lighter option than traditional rolls. By swapping out the rice, these rolls provide a [low-carb sushi alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-zero-net-carbs-spinach-tortillas). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Sushi:** Businesses can develop DIY sushi making kits that are easy to use and provide healthier alternatives to traditional sushi rolls. - **Low-carb Snacks:** Opportunities exist to create healthier low-carb snack options, like this low-carb cucumber sushi, that are both delicious and satisfying. - **Alternative Sushi Rolls:** There is potential for companies to create a variety of alternative sushi rolls, using different vegetables, like cucumber, as a substitute for rice. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** There is opportunity in the food and beverage industry to create healthier snack options, like low-carb sushi, using creative alternatives to traditional ingredients. - **Consumer Goods:** Businesses can create DIY sushi making kits as a consumer good that offers a healthier and easy-to-make alternative to traditional sushi rolls. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunities exist in the health and wellness industry to provide healthy and satisfying snacks, like low-carb cucumber sushi, that offer a tasty alternative to traditional snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bread-Based Sushi Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughmakase.md) - [Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crushi.md) - [Plant-Based Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-sushi-rolls.md) - [Grocery Store California Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-california-roll.md) - [Convenient Sushi Bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-bakes.md) - [Refreshing Cucumber QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucumber-sandwich.md) - [Chili Crisp California Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-sushi-roll.md) - [Cajun-Asian Fusion Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempura-shrimp-sushi-roll.md) - [Upcycled Rice Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlimeat-kimbap.md)