Pink Dragon Firecracker Roll Recipe
Shrimp Tempura & Spicy Tuna | Avocado, Smoked Salmon, Unagi | Crunchy Tempura Flakes
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Ingredients
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Sushi Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare Sushi Rice
Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool slightly and mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- 2
Make Spicy Tuna Mix
In a bowl, combine diced raw tuna with mayonnaise, sriracha, and a pinch of salt. Adjust the spice level to taste.
- 3
Prepare Other Ingredients
Slice the avocado and smoked salmon into thin strips. Cut the unagi into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Assemble the Roll
Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat. Wet your hands and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about an inch at the top. Arrange shrimp tempura, spicy tuna mix, avocado, smoked salmon, and unagi in a line across the rice.
- 5
Roll the Sushi
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to form a tight roll. Seal the edge of the nori with a little water.
- 6
Add Tempura Flakes
Once the roll is complete, sprinkle tempura flakes on the outside of the roll for added crunch.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
