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
- 1
Prepare Sushi Rice
Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool and season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- 2
Prepare Spicy Tuna Mix
In a bowl, mix diced raw tuna with mayonnaise, sriracha, and a pinch of salt. Adjust spiciness to taste.
- 3
Slice Avocado
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it thinly.
Assembly
- 4
Roll the Sushi
On a bamboo sushi mat, place a sheet of nori. Wet your hands and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small border at the top. Layer shrimp tempura, spicy tuna mix, avocado, smoked salmon, and unagi in the center.
- 5
Form the Roll
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to form a tight roll. Seal the edge with a little water.
- 6
Add Tempura Flakes
Sprinkle tempura flakes on top of the sushi roll for a crunchy texture.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Cut the roll into 8 pieces with a sharp knife. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.