Vegas Roll Recipe
Tempura fried, surimi-crab and lobster salad, habanero cream cheese, spicy tuna mix, sesame seeds, green onion, key lime aioli, eel sauce, and spicy aioli.
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Ingredients
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Tempura Batter
Surimi-Crab and Lobster Salad
Spicy Tuna Mix
Cream Cheese Mixture
Garnishes and Sauces
For Frying
Method
Tempura Batter
- 1
Prepare the Tempura Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually whisk in ice-cold water until smooth. Set aside.
Surimi-Crab and Lobster Salad
- 2
Make the Salad
In a separate bowl, combine surimi crab meat, chopped lobster meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Spicy Tuna Mix
- 3
Prepare the Spicy Tuna
In another bowl, mix together chopped sushi-grade tuna, sriracha sauce, mayonnaise, sesame oil, and chopped green onions until well combined. Set aside.
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 4
Prepare the Habanero Cream Cheese
In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with finely chopped habanero pepper to taste. Ensure it's well combined and set aside.
Frying the Roll
- 5
Fry the Roll
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, dip the prepared rolls in the tempura batter and carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Vegas Roll
On a serving platter, place the fried roll and drizzle with key lime aioli, eel sauce, and spicy aioli. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top for garnish. Serve immediately.
