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Adriana Rose

Crispy Shrimp Tempura Rolls: Create Sushi Bliss at Home!

Crispy Shrimp Tempura Rolls are a delightful sushi dish featuring crispy fried shrimp wrapped in sushi rice and nori, perfect for a homemade sushi experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sushi
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sushi rice
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 sheets nori seaweed
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup tempura batter mix
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cucumber julienned
  • Soy sauce for serving
  • Pickled ginger for serving
  • Wasabi for serving

Method
 

  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker or pot. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
  3. In a mixing bowl, prepare the tempura batter by combining the tempura batter mix with cold water until smooth.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Dip the shrimp into the tempura batter and carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface. Lay one sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the mat. Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then spread about ½ cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
  6. Arrange a few slices of avocado, cucumber, and 2-3 pieces of fried shrimp horizontally across the rice.
  7. Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to keep it tight. Seal the edge of the nori with a little water.
  8. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  9. Serve the rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, mix a little sriracha into the tempura batter or drizzle it over the finished rolls.
  • You can substitute shrimp with tempura vegetables like sweet potatoes or zucchini for a vegetarian option.

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