Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsKaiyo SushiSalmon Tempura Roll Recipe

Salmon Tempura Roll Recipe

Inspired by Kaiyo Sushi
Time1h
Serves4

Salmon tempura, avocado, lettuce, Cucumber, Eel Sauce.

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Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

Tempura Salmon

Vegetables

Finishing Touches

Method

Prepare Sushi Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear, to remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    Combine the rinsed sushi rice and water in a rice cooker, and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  3. 3

    Season the Rice

    Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl until dissolved, then gently fold into the rice. Allow to cool.

Prepare Tempura Salmon

  1. 4

    Cut the Salmon

    Cut the salmon fillet into strips, about 1 inch wide.

  2. 5

    Make Tempura Batter

    In a bowl, mix the tempura batter mix with ice water until just combined (do not overmix).

  3. 6

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  4. 7

    Fry the Salmon

    Dip each salmon strip into the tempura batter and carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Prepare Vegetables

  1. 8

    Slice the Vegetables

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice thinly. Slice the cucumber into thin strips and wash the lettuce leaves.

Assemble the Sushi Rolls

  1. 9

    Lay Out the Nori

    Place a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.

  2. 10

    Add Rice and Fillings

    Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top. Layer with tempura salmon, avocado slices, cucumber strips, and lettuce.

  3. 11

    Roll the Sushi

    Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, pressing gently to form a tight roll.

  4. 12

    Slice and Serve

    Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle eel sauce over the top and serve with additional sauce on the side.

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