Unagi Roll Recipe
Tempura Smoked eel, cucumber & sweet sauce
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Tempura Smoked Eel
Vegetables
Sweet Sauce
Garnish
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Cook the Rice
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 2
Season the Rice
Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour over the warm rice and gently fold to combine. Allow to cool.
Prepare Tempura Smoked Eel
Assemble the Unagi Roll
- 5
Prepare Cucumber
Julienne the cucumber into thin strips.
- 6
Roll the Sushi
Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat. Wet your hands and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about an inch at the top. Layer the tempura smoked eel and cucumber strips in the center. Roll tightly using the bamboo mat.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 8 pieces. Drizzle with sweet sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately.
Prepare Sweet Sauce
- 8
Make Sweet Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Heat over low heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool.
