Shrimp Tempura Roll (Homemade Sushi)

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Shrimp Tempura Roll (Homemade Sushi)

Shrimp Tempura Roll, or the best homemade sushi recipe. Quick and easy to make, these low-calorie bites are the perfect party food for every occasion. The crispy fried shrimp tempura is paired with avocado and pickled ginger in a fantastic rice roll that is then served with a light Asian sauce. I'll show you how to make a healthy appetizer that will impress all your guests. My shrimp tempura sushi is so delicious!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Japanese

Servings: rolls

Calories: 67kcal

Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

For the shrimp tempura

150 g raw shrimp
50 g plain flour
1 teaspoon cornflour (cornstarch)
125 ml sparkling water
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder

For the sushi roll

1 cup sushi rice (sticky rice)
½ cucumber, cut into sticks
cooked shrimp tempura
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
2 nori sheets
2 tablespoon pickled ginger

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

To make the shrimp tempura, mix the flour, cornflour, baking powder, salt and sparkling water to form a light batter of creamy consistency.
In a large pan, add vegetable oil (the amount depending on the size of your pan, but about 2 cups should be enough), heat it up, then coat each shrimp in the batter, shaking any excess.
Fry for about one minute each shrimp, until the outside is golden and crispy. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
To make the sushi roll, cook the rice according to the packet instruction, adding the rice vinegar to it, then leave it to cool completely.
Place the bamboo mat on the work surface, then cover it with a plastic sheet just to protect it from getting sticky from the rice.
Place the nori sheet on top of the pastic sheet, then spread half of the rice evenly over the nori, then flip the nori upside down so the rice is underneath and the nori sheet on top.
Add half of the shrimp tempura, cucumber sticks, and ginger near the edge of the nori closest to you.
Lift the end of the mat and roll it away using your thumbs to hold the filling in place until the nori forms a roll.
Chops the ends of the roll to make it neat, then cut into equal mini sushi rolls.
Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients, so you will have to big rolls.

Notes

Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.

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