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Crispy Shrimp Tempura Roll Recipe Easy Homemade Sushi Delight

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A quick and easy homemade sushi roll featuring light, crispy shrimp tempura, creamy avocado, and perfectly seasoned sushi rice. Perfect for entertaining or a special weeknight treat.

Ingredients

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  • 16–20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail on for easy handling)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch (30g)
  • 3/4 cup ice-cold sparkling water or soda water (180ml)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying (about 3 inches deep)
  • 1 1/2 cups sushi rice (270g) – short-grain Japanese rice
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (45ml)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (25g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (5g)
  • 4–5 full-size nori sheets
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cucumber, julienned
  • 2 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie preferred)
  • Soy sauce or tamari for serving
  • Pickled ginger and wasabi for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sushi Rice (about 30 minutes): Rinse 1 1/2 cups sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch. Cook rice according to package instructions or in a rice cooker with 1 3/4 cups (415 ml) water. While rice is cooking, mix 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until dissolved. Once rice is cooked, transfer to a wooden or glass bowl (avoid metal) and gently fold in vinegar mixture with a wooden spatula. Spread rice…
  2. Make the Tempura Batter and Fry Shrimp (about 15-20 minutes): Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch. Lightly beat 1 egg yolk and mix with 3/4 cup ice-cold sparkling water. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir very gently—lumps are okay; overmixing ruins the crispiness. Dip shrimp into batter and carefully lower into hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding, about 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove with slotted spoon…
  3. Prepare the Roll Fillings (5 minutes): Slice avocado thinly and julienne cucumber. Lay out nori sheets on bamboo mat.
  4. Assemble the Sushi Rolls (10 minutes): Wet your hands to prevent sticking. Spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice (about 3/4 cup / 150g) over each nori sheet, leaving a 1-inch seam at the top edge. Flip the nori rice-side down on the mat. Place 3-4 tempura shrimp in a line horizontally near the edge closest to you. Add avocado slices and cucumber strips on top of shrimp. Drizzle a little Japanese mayo over fillings. Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll sushi away from you, pressing gently but f…
  5. Serve fresh: Plate sushi with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side.

Notes

Keep the tempura batter ice-cold and stir gently to keep it light and crispy. Maintain oil temperature around 350°F (175°C) for perfect frying. Wet your hands when spreading sushi rice to prevent sticking. Use a bamboo mat for tight rolls or a clean kitchen towel as a substitute. Keep knife wet between slices to avoid squashing the roll. Serve immediately for best crispness. Leftovers can be stored up to 24 hours but tempura will lose crispness.

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