Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMambo SushiYoyo Roll (r)(f) Recipe

Yoyo Roll (r)(f) Recipe

Inspired by Mambo Sushi
Time1h
Serves4

Spicy tuna, kani salad, cream cheese, shrimp tempura, deep-fried

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Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

Spicy Tuna Mixture

Assembly

Method

Prepare Sushi Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse Rice

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. 2

    Cook Rice

    In a medium pot, combine rinsed sushi rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

  3. 3

    Fluff Rice

    Remove from heat, let sit covered for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

  4. 4

    Season Rice

    In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Fold this mixture into the warm rice and let it cool.

Prepare Spicy Tuna

  1. 5

    Dice Tuna

    Dice the sushi-grade tuna into small cubes.

  2. 6

    Mix Spicy Tuna

    In a bowl, combine diced tuna, sriracha sauce, mayonnaise, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside.

Prepare Kani Salad

  1. 7

    Prepare Crab Meat

    In a bowl, break apart the imitation crab meat into smaller pieces.

  2. 8

    Mix Kani Salad

    Add mayonnaise, cucumber, shredded carrot, and sesame seeds. Mix until combined.

Prepare Shrimp Tempura

  1. 9

    Prepare Tempura Batter

    In a bowl, prepare tempura batter according to package instructions using ice water.

  2. 10

    Heat Oil

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 11

    Fry Shrimp

    Dip each shrimp in the tempura batter and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assemble the Yoyo Roll

  1. 12

    Prepare Nori

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

  2. 13

    Spread Rice

    Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.

  3. 14

    Add Fillings

    In the center of the rice, place a line of spicy tuna mixture, a line of kani salad, a line of shrimp tempura, and a line of cream cheese.

  4. 15

    Roll Sushi

    Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to form a tight roll.

  5. 16

    Cut Sushi

    Once rolled, wet the edge of the nori to seal the roll. Cut into bite-sized pieces.

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