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Tempura Sushi Rolls: A Crunchy Delight at Home


  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

Crunchy, golden tempura sushi rolls that offer a delightful contrast of textures, perfect for impressing guests at home.


Ingredients

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  • 300 g (1.5 cups) sushi rice
  • 4 sheets nori
  • 100 g (ยพ cup) tempura flour
  • 240 ml (1 cup) cold water
  • Vegetables and/or shrimp (e.g., cucumber, avocado, shrimp)
  • 600 ml (2.5 cups) oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients and equipment first.
  2. Cook the sushi rice by rinsing until clear and cooking in a rice cooker for about 20 minutes.
  3. Make the tempura batter by mixing tempura flour and cold water in a bowl.
  4. Prepare filling ingredients by slicing vegetables and deveining shrimp.
  5. Roll the sushi using a bamboo mat and nori.
  6. Heat the oil in a deep pot to 180ยฐC (350ยฐF).
  7. Batter and fry the rolls until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  8. Slice the rolls and serve them warm with soy sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with the tempura flour. Avoid soggy tempura by ensuring the oil is hot enough.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 51 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg