Crunchy Roll Sushi
Crunchy Roll Sushi is a delightful fusion-style sushi roll coated with crispy tempura flakes and filled with mild, delicious ingredients. Perfect for sushi beginners and kids, this roll offers a satisfying crunch and a mix of creamy, fresh flavors.
Equipment
- Bamboo sushi rolling mat
- Sharp knife
- Bowl of water
Ingredients
Sushi Rice
- 2 cups short-grain Japanese rice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Fillings
- 1 cup imitation crab meat shredded
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 cucumber julienned
- 8 pieces cooked shrimp optional, for shrimp tempura roll
- 1 carrot julienned, optional for vegetarian version
Assembly & Coating
- 4 nori sheets
- 1 cup tempura flakes or panko breadcrumbs fried until golden
- spicy mayo or eel sauce optional, for drizzling
- soy sauce for dipping
- wasabi and pickled ginger optional, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then cook according to package instructions.
- Mix the cooked rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let it cool to room temperature.
- Place a sheet of nori on your bamboo mat and spread a thin layer of rice on the nori.
- Sprinkle tempura flakes on top of the rice, then flip the nori so the rice faces down.
- Add your fillings in a line across the middle of the nori.
- Roll tightly using the bamboo mat and seal the edge with a bit of water.
- Cut the roll into 6-8 pieces with a sharp, wet knife.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo or eel sauce if desired and serve with soy sauce for dipping.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use avocado, cucumber, carrot, and sweet potato tempura. Press the tempura flakes gently so they stick well. Keep flakes dry until use to maintain crunchiness.