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Crispy Shrimp Tempura Roll: A Delightful Recipe Unveiled!

A delightful recipe for Crispy Shrimp Tempura Roll, featuring fried shrimp, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and nori.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 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
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cucumber julienned
  • Soy sauce for serving
  • Wasabi and pickled ginger for garnish

Method
 

  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker or saucepan and cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool slightly.
  2. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the warm rice and set aside to cool completely.
  3. In a mixing bowl, prepare the tempura batter by combining the tempura batter mix with cold water until smooth.
  4. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Dip each 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. To assemble the rolls, place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface. Lay a sheet of nori on the mat, shiny side down. Wet your hands and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.
  6. Arrange a few slices of avocado, cucumber, and 2-3 pieces of fried shrimp in a line across the rice. Using the 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.
  7. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Slice each roll into 6-8 pieces with a sharp knife. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For extra crunch, try adding panko breadcrumbs to the tempura batter.
  • You can substitute shrimp with tempura vegetables like sweet potatoes or zucchini for a vegetarian option.

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