Crispy Prawn + Avocado Sushi Press Recipe
Traditional Aburi style sushi with crispy prawns, avocado, soy “caviar”, sliced jalapeño, torched dashi mayo, sweet soy and hot aioli.
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rolls
Sauces
Method
Preparing the Sushi Rice
- 1
Cook the Rice
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 2
Season the Rice
Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour this mixture over the warm rice and gently fold to combine. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Assembling the Sushi
- 3
- 4
Prepare the Nori
Lay a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down. Wet your hands to prevent sticking and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- 5
Finishing Touches
- 6
Torch the Sushi
Using a kitchen torch, lightly scorch the top of the sushi roll to achieve an aburi-style finish.
- 7
Prepare the Dashi Mayo
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and dashi stock until smooth. Drizzle over the top of the sushi.
- 8
Add Sauces
Drizzle sweet soy sauce and hot aioli over the sushi roll. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
