The Japanese name for this is Gyuniku Negimaki or Negimayaki.

I often had it in Yakitori restaurants in Japan.

It is low carb, and yum.

You can also make it with chicken.

J

Pete Romfh wrote:

> ankalime wrote:
>
>>Pete Romfh wrote:
>>
>>>If you think Sushi is just raw fish and rice you need to
>>>try this version. No raw fish, no rice, low carbs, and
>>>delicious.
>>
>>These *are* delicious. My mother (who is Japanese) made
>>them for me at Christmas as a low-carb treat. I didn't
>>think to ask for the recipe. Now I have a recipe and can
>>make them for myself! Thanks Pete!
>>
>>Technically it isn't sushi. Sushi, by definition, is rice
>>with vinegar and other ingredients. But since it is a
>>roll (maki) as are some of the familiar forms of sushi
>>(temaki, futomaki, etc), I can see why someone might
>>refer to it that way. But a rose by any other name, etc.
>>etc. etc. :-)
>>
>>Cindy
>
>
> You are definitely correct. Maki are often found in a similar setting as
> sushi (except real sushi bars).
> For a beef roll that actually meets the definition of sushi take a look at
> my Texas-Style Beef Sushi.
> http://www.bigoven.com/recipe159275
>
> Asking for this would get me thrown out of any respectable sushi bar (if the
> Itamae didn't kill me first).
> But it's great for parties and office gatherings.
>