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Delicious Shrimp Tempura Roll You Can Make at Home Now

Delicious Shrimp Tempura Roll You Can Make at Home Now

This delicious shrimp tempura roll combines crispy shrimp and creamy avocado, a perfect dish to satisfy your sushi cravings at home.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse thoroughly before cooking.
  • 1 1/4 Water For cooking the rice.
  • 1 piece Kombu Optional for added flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Unseasoned Rice Vinegar Avoid seasoned vinegar.
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Honey can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Tempura Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Cold Water Keep it cold for the batter.
  • 1 piece Egg Adds richness and binds the batter.
For Frying & Assembly
  • 2-3 inches Vegetable Oil For frying.
  • 8 pieces Jumbo Shrimp Opt for firm, fresh shrimp.
  • 4 sheets Nori Sheets Soy paper can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 large Avocado Ensure it's ripe.
For Serving
  • to taste Soy Sauce Classic accompaniment.
  • to taste Wasabi Classic accompaniment.
  • to taste Pickled Ginger Classic accompaniment.

Equipment

  • bamboo mat
  • Deep pot
  • thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook according to package instructions, optionally adding kombu. Let cool.
  2. Mix unseasoned rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and kosher salt together, then fold into cooled rice and let it cool to room temperature.
  3. Combine all-purpose flour, egg, and cold water in a bowl to create a lumpy tempura batter; avoid overmixing.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Dip jumbo shrimp in the batter, fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
  5. On a bamboo mat, lay nori sheet, spread sushi rice, add shrimp and avocado, and roll tightly, sealing edge with water.
  6. Slice the roll into 6-8 pieces using a sharp knife dipped in water for clean cuts, serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy the delightful textures and flavors of your delicious shrimp tempura roll made right at home!

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