Soy Paper Spicy Tuna Rolls

This soy paper sushi recipe filled with spicy tuna will satisfy all your sushi cravings. An easy spicy tuna sushi recipe that’s healthy and low carb!

This recipe will teach you how to make spicy tuna soy wrap sushi in the comfort of your kitchen. It’s perfect for those who love sushi but are looking for rice-less, gluten-free alternatives and people on a low carb or keto diet.

Spicy tuna roll wrapped in soy paper being picked up with a pair of chopsticks.

What are Soy Paper Spicy Tuna Sushi Rolls ?

Homemade spicy tuna is rolled in soy paper and served with a side of wasabi soy sauce. It is a perfect low carb or keto friendly sushi alternative with the same great flavor just minus the sushi rice, seaweed and carbs.

These rolls make for great appetizers or a main course with a side of edamame (soybeans).

What is soybean paper made out of?

Soy paper is made out of compressed soybeans, soybean oil, and soy flour. It’s very similar to rice paper and the taste is very neutral and perfect for using as a sushi wrap.

What’s the difference between soy paper and seaweed and why use it for sushi recipes?

Seaweed is made from mixed seaweed that has been roasted and dried.

Soy paper is made from soy beans that have been processed and dried.

Since this soy paper sushi recipe is a low-carb rice-free sushi, using a seaweed wrap for the spicy tuna mix will make it soggy. So instead, we use soy paper.

Alternatively, some choose to use soy paper over nori for health reasons, allergies or just personal preference.

Spicy tuna roll wrapped in soy paper served in on a white plate, top down show.

What kind of soy paper works best for soy wrap sushi?

You can use any variety of soy paper for soy paper sushi and you can purchase them at many supermarkets, Asian supermarkets, or online.

What ingredients do I need to make this soy paper wrapped spicy tuna roll?

  • Soy Paper (3×7 inches) – these can be purchased at many supermarkets or online and come in a variety of colors including, turmeric yellow, spinach green, and paprika orange.
  • Persian/Japanese Cucumber – use crisp cucumbers such as Persian, Japanese, or baby cucumbers.
  • Green Onion – finely chopped.
  • Sesame Oil – use toasted sesame oil found in many Asian supermarkets.
  • Soy Sauce – low sodium is preferred. For gluten free, you can use tamari or coconut aminos.
  • Kewpie Mayo – Japanese mayonnaise which is richer and sweeter than American mayonnaise. You can either for slight flavor variations.
  • Togarashi – Japanese chili pepper. Can substitute with cayenne pepper, but use 1/4 tsp.
  • Sriracha – popular chili paste found in most supermarkets.
  • Sesame Seeds (optional) – use toasted sesame seeds.
  • Wasabi – optional for dipping sauce.

How to make spicy tuna rolls?

Finely chop tuna or place it in a food processor. Transfer to bowl and add sesame oil, soy sauce, Kewpie, togarashi and sriracha. Mix well.

Place spicy tuna mixture across the center of a soy paper followed by sticks of cucumber. Make sure not to overfill or the roll will not seal.

Tuck and roll placing a few drops of water on the edge of the soy paper to seal.

Does sushi soy paper have carbs?

Soy paper is very low in carbs at about 1 net grams of carbs per 4 g serving.

What is the nutrition information for this soy paper spicy tuna roll recipe?

  • 29 Calories
  • 1g Carbohydrates
  • 1g Fiber
  • 5g Protein
  • 1g Fat
  • 8mg Cholesterol
  • 135mg Sodium
  • 92mg Potassium
  • 1mg Calcium
  • 1mg Iron
  • 56ui Vitamin A
  • 1mg Vitamin C

Spicy tuna roll wrapped in soy paper being picked up with a pair of chopsticks.

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Now, let’s get making this Soy Paper Spicy Tuna Rolls recipe!

  • Prepping Time 10M
  • Total Time 10M
  • Net Carb/Serv ~3g
  • Servings 12 Pieces

Ingredients

Soy Wrap Spicy Tuna Rolls

Dipping Sauce

Directions

1) Gather all the ingredients.

Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (1)

2) Finely mince Yellowfin Tuna and place into a small mixing bowl.  Do NOT use a food processor as the tuna will become too mushy.

Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (30)

3) Finely chop green onions and place into small mixing bowl.

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4) In the same small mixing bowl, add Sesame Oil, 1 tsp Soy Sauce, Kewpie Mayo, Togarashi, Sriracha and mix well.  Set aside.

Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (32)

Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (33)

Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (34)

5) Cut ends off of cucumber.  Now slice cucumber long ways making 2 halves.  Cut halves into 1/4’s making four longs sticks from each half as shown below.  Set aside.

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6) Fill a small bowl with water.  You will be using it to seal the roll.

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7) Take a Soy Paper and place it horizontally.  Place about 3 tbsp spicy tuna mixture across the center followed by sticks of cucumber.  Make sure not to overfill or the roll will not seal.

Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (36)

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8) Dip your finger in the small bowl of water and wet across the farthest edge away from you.

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9) To roll, grab the edge of the soy paper closest to you, keeping the fillings in place with your fingers, roll it into a tight cylinder.

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10) Using sharp knife, cut spicy tuna roll into six pieces and plate.  Sprinkle optional Toasted Sesame Seed and serve with Soy Sauce and optional wasabi.

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Spicy tuna roll wrapped in soy paper served in on a white plate.

Soy Paper Spicy Tuna Rolls

This soy paper sushi recipe filled with spicy tuna will satisfy all your sushi cravings. An easy spicy tuna sushi recipe that's healthy and low carb!
4.75 from 8 votes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Japanese
Keyword: how to make spicy tuna, Soy Paper Spicy Tuna Rolls, soy wrap sushi, what kind of soy paper for sushi
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Print Recipe
Calories: 29kcal

Ingredients

Spicy Tuna Mix

  • 1/2 lb Yellowfin Tuna sushi/sashimi grade
  • 2 Sheets Soy Paper 3x7 inches
  • 1 Whole Cucumber Persian/Japanese
  • 2 Stalk Green Onion
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Kewpie Mayo
  • 1/2 tsp Togarashi can substitute with Cayenne Pepper, but use 1/4tsp instead
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 1/8 tsp Toasted Sesame Seed optional

Dipping Sauce

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (1)
  • Finely mince Yellowfin Tuna and place into a small mixing bowl. Do NOT use a food processor as the tuna will become too mushy.
    Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (30)
  • Finely chop green onions and place into small mixing bowl.
    Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (31)
  • In the same small mixing bowl, add Sesame Oil, 1 tsp Soy Sauce, Kewpie Mayo, Togarashi, Sriracha and mix well. Set aside.
    Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (34)
  • Cut ends off of cucumber.  Now slice cucumber long ways making 2 halves.  Cut halves into 1/4's making four longs sticks from each half as shown below.  Set aside.
    Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (35)
  • Fill a small bowl with water. You will be using it to seal the roll.
    Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (14)
  • Take soy paper and place it horizontally. Place about 3 tbsp spicy tuna mixture across the center followed by sticks of cucumber. Make sure not to overfill or the roll will not seal.
    Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (17)
  • Dip your finger in the small bowl of water and wet across the farthest edge away from you.
    Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (18)
  • To roll, grab the edge of the soy paper closest to you, keeping the fillings in place with your fingers, roll it into a tight cylinder.
    Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (37)
  • Using sharp knife, cut spicy tuna roll into six pieces and plate. Sprinkle optional Toasted Sesame Seed and serve with Soy Sauce and optional wasabi.
    Spicy Tuna Rolls Recipe (38)

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Nutrition

Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
*Values Based Per Serving
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3 Comments

  1. Hello! Where do you get the soy wrappers?
    What brand did you use? Thanks so much!

    • LowCarbingAsian

      Hello Darsh! You can click on the picture/text link on the recipe post and it will direct you to the exact one we use. It’s by Yamamoto and you can get it locally at Asian supermarkets or on Amazon.

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