Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsTough City SushiNew Wave Roll Recipe

New Wave Roll Recipe

Inspired by Tough City Sushi
Time45m
Serves2

Shrimp & avocado roll topped with tempura scallop

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Ingredients

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Sushi Roll Ingredients

Tempura Scallop Topping Ingredients

Method

Preparing Sushi Rice

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Season the Rice

    Mix the cooked rice with a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to taste. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

Assembling the Sushi Roll

  1. 3

    Prepare the Nori

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

  2. 4

    Spread the Rice

    Wet your hands and take a handful of sushi rice, spreading it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top.

  3. 5

    Add Fillings

    Place shrimp, avocado slices, cucumber strips, and cream cheese in a line across the center of the rice.

  4. 6

    Roll it Up

    Lift the edge of the mat and roll it away from you, pressing gently to form a tight roll. Seal the edge with a little water.

Frying the Tempura Scallops

  1. 7

    Prepare the Tempura Batter

    In a bowl, mix the tempura batter mix with ice-cold water until just combined.

  2. 8

    Fry the Scallops

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Dip each scallop in the batter and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Serving the New Wave Roll

  1. 9

    Slice and Serve

    Using a sharp knife, slice the sushi roll into 6-8 pieces. Top each piece with a tempura scallop. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

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