35. Sweet Potato Roll Recipe
Sweet potato tempura wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed, typically includes a drizzle of eel sauce.
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Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Tempura
Sushi Rice
Assembly
Method
Sweet Potato Tempura
- 1
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into long, thin strips (about 1/4 inch thick).
- 2
Make Tempura Batter
In a bowl, mix the tempura batter mix with cold water until well combined. The batter should be somewhat lumpy.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Sweet Potatoes
Dip the sweet potato strips into the tempura batter, then carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
Sushi Rice
- 5
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 6
Cook the Rice
In a rice cooker or pot, combine the rinsed sushi rice with 2 cups of water. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until water is absorbed.
- 7
Season the Rice
Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour this mixture over the warm rice and gently fold it in to season the rice. Let it cool.
Assembly
- 8
Prepare the Nori
Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.
- 9
Add the Sushi Rice
Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then take about 1/2 cup of sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- 10
Add the Tempura Sweet Potatoes
Place a few tempura sweet potato strips in a line across the middle of the rice.
- 11
Roll the Sushi
Using the bamboo mat, roll the sushi tightly away from you, pressing gently as you go to keep it compact. Seal the edge with a little water.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Drizzle with eel sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Serve with soy sauce.
