Vegan Carrot “Salmon”

Please test each unfamiliar ingredient carefully according to your dietary restrictions, even if it is labeled as suitable for your diet. Every body is different, and what I tolerate may cause reactions in you. So always listen to your body!

Before we begin, please take a moment to read the overview of the dietary restrictions for this dish. You’ll find them below the recipe.

Time: Prep (slicing and steaming the carrots): approx. 10-15 minutes Mixing the marinade and layering the carrots: approx. 5-10 minutes Marinating in the fridge: 3 days (this is the passive time) Total Time: About 3 days Servings: 4 Portions Ingredients: 3 large, short carrots 1/2 tsp rice vinegar 3/4 tsp smoked salt (or regular salt, see Tip) 1/2 sheet nori seaweed 1.5 tsp liquid smoke Approx. 150ml flaxseed oil Instructions: Prepare the carrots: Peel the carrots and slice them into thin rounds using a vegetable peeler or truffle slicer. Steam the slices for 3-5 minutes, depending on their thickness, until they are just tender but still firm. Make the marinade: In a small bowl, combine the smoked salt, liquid smoke, rice vinegar, and a bit of the flaxseed oil. Stir to mix. Layer the carrots: Place the nori sheet at the bottom of a mason jar. Carefully add the steamed carrot slices on top, taking care not to break them, as they will be quite delicate. Pour the marinade over the carrots, then fill the jar with the remaining flaxseed oil until the carrots are completely covered. Marinate: Seal the jar and refrigerate for 3 days. Shake the jar occasionally to ensure the carrots are evenly marinated. Serve: Serve the carrot “salmon” on a baguette with vegan remoulade, horseradish, and fresh dill. Tip: You can substitute the smoked salt with regular salt, but if you do, increase the amount of liquid smoke to maintain that smoky flavor. Estimated Nutritional Values per Serving (for 4 servings): Calories: approx. 150-200 kcal Protein: approx. 1-2 g Fat: approx. 15-18 g Saturated Fat: approx. 1-2 g Carbohydrates: approx. 5-8 g Sugars: approx. 3-4 g Fiber: approx. 3-4 g Sodium (Salt): approx. 200-300 mg (depending on the amount of smoked salt used)

Vegan

• The recipe is vegan-friendly, as it uses plant-based ingredients such as carrots, nori, liquid smoke, and flaxseed oil.

Gluten-Free

• The recipe is gluten-free because it does not contain any gluten-based ingredients.

Dairy-Free

• The recipe is dairy-free, making it suitable for those avoiding dairy products.

Soy-Free

• This recipe is soy-free, as it does not include soy-based products like tofu or soy sauce. However, be cautious if using soy-based liquid smoke (though it’s rare).

Nut-Free

• The recipe is nut-free, as it does not contain any nuts or nut-derived ingredients.

Low-Carb / Keto (with modifications)

• The recipe is low in carbs and can be considered Keto-friendly due to the low carbohydrate content in the carrots and flaxseed oil. However, it is important to note that this dish is a side or topping and may not provide sufficient calories for a complete meal in a strict keto diet.

Paleo (with modifications)

• The recipe could be Paleo-friendly if you replace the flaxseed oil with a more Paleo-accepted oil, such as coconut oil (This will alter the flavour immensely though). Liquid smoke and nori should be checked against personal Paleo guidelines, as some variations may not approve of processed foods like liquid smoke.

FODMAP-Friendly (with modifications)

• This recipe is mostly FODMAP-friendly, but for those particularly sensitive to FODMAPs:
  • Carrots are generally considered low-FODMAP in small quantities.
  • Ensure that the liquid smoke and other ingredients do not contain any high-FODMAP additives, though most liquid smoke products are safe.

Histamine-Free (with modifications)

• The recipe can be modified to be histamine-free with some adjustments:
  • Liquid smoke can sometimes be problematic for those with histamine sensitivity, so you may want to either reduce or replace it with another flavouring. You could use a cold smoke gun to get the smoked flavour.
  • The nori seaweed can also be high in histamine, so it’s important to consider this if you’re sensitive.

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Not Suitable For:

• People with a soy allergy (if using soy-based liquid smoke).
• People with a severe iodine sensitivity (due to the nori, although the amount used is small).
• People following a strict low-fat diet (since flaxseed oil is high in fat, although it contains healthy fats).
• People with a tomato or nightshade sensitivity (though this recipe doesn’t use tomatoes, it may still be a concern due to the smoke flavoring or nori depending on individual sensitivities).

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