The Flaming Dragon Roll Recipe
Crab, tempura shrimp, eel, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, tobiko, crunch
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Ingredients
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Sushi Ingredients
Sauces
Method
Preparing the Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 2
Cook the Rice
Cook sushi rice according to package instructions, usually in a rice cooker or on the stove with a 1:1.2 rice to water ratio.
- 3
Season the Rice
Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl and gently fold in a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt (to taste) while the rice is still warm.
Assembling the Roll
- 4
Prepare the Sushi Mat
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface and put a sheet of nori on top, shiny side down.
- 5
Spread the Rice
With wet hands, spread about 1 cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.
- 6
- 7
Add Toppings
Sprinkle tobiko and tempura flakes over the fillings.
- 8
Roll the Sushi
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, pressing gently but firmly to form a tight roll.
- 9
Slice the Roll
Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into 6-8 bite-sized pieces.
Finishing Touches
- 10
Serve
Drizzle unagi sauce over the sliced rolls and serve with spicy mayo on the side.