Hot Date Roll
Specialty sushi roll - shrimp tempura and cucumber on the inside topped with spicy crab salad, jalapeño slice, and sriracha sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 full size sheet of nori cut smaller if desired
- ~¾ cup prepared, seasoned sushi rice
Inside Roll
- 2 prepared shrimp tempura
- 2 cucumber strips or sub avocado
Outside Roll
- 1 batch spicy crab salad prepare in long strips rather than chopped
- 8 jalapeño slices optionally, remove seeds for less heat
- sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Note, while preparing the spicy crab salad for this roll do not chop the crab stick into small pieces, instead cut the crab stick in half and then shred it so you have long thin strands.
- Cover the sheet of nori in a thin even layer of rice, filling all the way out to the edges. (click for guide)
- Flip the sheet of nori over so the rice is face down on a bamboo rolling mat that is wrapped in plastic. (click for guide)
- Arrange the fillings (shrimp tempura and cucumber) in even lines, 1 inch from the edge along the longer side of the nori sheet. (click for guide)
- Carefully and tightly roll up the roll. (click for guide)
- Layer the spicy crab salad mix over the roll, with the shreds draping neatly over the sides (you will have to organize them a bit as you go). (click for guide)
- Place the plastic-wrapped rolling mat over the top of the roll and press the roll into a consistent shape. (click for guide)
- Place the roll on a cutting board and grab your sharpest knife. Optionally, cover the roll with plastic cling wrap. Run the knife under water for a second, then shake off any excess. Cut the roll into 8 equal pieces using a gentile sawing motion with the knife, running the knife under the tap between every 2-3 cuts to prevent sticking. (click for guide)
- Plate the roll on your serving dish. Top each piece with a jalapeño slice then add a dot of sriracha to the center of each jalapeño. (click for guide)
Notes
If this is your first time making sushi be sure to check out the Sushi Beginner's Guide before getting started!
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