Description
Enjoy making Tempura Sushi Rolls filled with crispy tempura shrimp, creamy avocado, and refreshing cucumber for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 lb tempura shrimp
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 sheets nori
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Soy sauce for serving
- Wasabi for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rinsed rice and water in a pot and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for another 10 minutes.
- Mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until fully dissolved.
- Fold this mixture into the cooked rice and cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the tempura shrimp according to the package instructions.
- Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over it.
- Layer the tempura shrimp, cucumber, and avocado on top of the rice.
- Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat, sealing the edge with a little water.
- Slice the sushi roll into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve with soy sauce and wasabi on the side.
Notes
Use a sharp knife for cleaner cuts and practice rolling for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approx)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: sushi, tempura, easy sushi recipe, homemade sushi