The Power of “Fierce Foods”

Cooking for a cause! California Live’s Amber Pfister introduces us to MaxLove Project, a nonprofit on a mission to help families surviving childhood cancer through the power of food. MaxLove Project partners with Fierce Foods Academy, the nonprofit providing nutritious cooking options for families. Learn how to make California Keto Rolls. Find the recipe below. **CALIFORNIA KETO ROLLS** -INGREDIENTS 2 cucumbers, medium to large 1 ½ cup cauliflower rice, cooked and drained ¼ cup cream cheese 1 each avocado, sliced 1 each red bell pepper, julienned 2 each carrots, julienned 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted 1 teaspoon soy sauce, ponzu or coconut aminos -SPICY MAYO DIPPING SAUCE 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce Juice of ½ lemon Method In a large mixing bowl add: cooked and thoroughly drained cauliflower rice, cream cheese, soy sauce and sesame seeds – mix until fully incorporated and refrigerate until needed. Cut each cucumber in half and with a spoon, melon baller or long thin knife scoop out the seedy center and flesh to create a long, hollow tube with approximately a ¼ inch wall all around*. Spoon in a small amount of cauliflower rice mixture, then press it to one side of the tube using a butter knife. On top of the cauliflower mixture add couple slices of avocado, a couple slices of pepper, and a couple slices of carrot. Then add more cauliflower rice to fill the cucumber sushi tube. Press in the rice mixture until it has filled all of the space inside the tube and is packed full – suspending the other veggies in the middle. With a sharp knife, slice off the end of the cucumber to expose the veggies inside, with a small spoon or clean finger gently press the mixture towards the opposite end to ensure the tube is packed full with no air gaps – you can add a bit more filling if you notice a void. Then cut the cucumber into ½ inch thick disks. For the dipping sauce, mix well: mayonnaise, sriracha and lemon juice. For a more traditional sushi experience serve with pickled ginger, soy sauce, wasabi and chop sticks in a bento box style. The other kids at school with be so jealous of your delicious and sophisticated lunch. Enjoy!