Description
Indulge in the vibrant world of sushi with these homemade dragon rolls that combine crispy tempura shrimp, creamy avocado, and zesty eel sauce. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this sushi recipe is not just a meal; it’s a culinary experience that will impress your friends and satisfy your cravings. Let’s roll up our sleeves and create a delightful masterpiece right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 tempura shrimp (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 English cucumber, julienned
- 4 nori sheets (seaweed)
- Eel sauce (for drizzling)
- Wasabi and pickled ginger (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Sushi Rice: Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook with water in a rice cooker or saucepan until tender.
- Season the Rice: Gently mix warm cooked rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Prepare Your Fillings: Slice avocado and cucumber into thin strips for easy rolling.
- Assemble the Rolls: Lay a nori sheet on a bamboo mat, spread an even layer of sushi rice leaving an inch at the top edge.
- Add Fillings & Roll Up: Place tempura shrimp, avocado, and cucumber on the rice; roll from the bottom while pressing gently.
- Slice and Serve: Use a sharp knife dipped in water to slice rolls into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle with eel sauce and serve with wasabi and pickled ginger.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg