Some like it HOTate Roll
Specialty sushi roll -spicy tuna and avocado on the inside topped with seared sea scallop (hotate), spicy mayo, and chili crisp.
Ingredients
- 1 full size sheet of nori cut smaller if desired
- ~¾ cup prepared, seasoned sushi rice
Inside Roll
- ½ batch spicy tuna
- 3 avocado slices (~⅙th of an avocado)
Outside Roll
- 3-4 sea scallops, butterflied raw, sushi quality
- spicy mayo
- ~2 teaspoon chili crisp
Instructions
- 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 (spicy tuna and avocado) 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)
- Place the butterflied scallop pieces end-to-end on top of the roll so they span the entire length of the roll. (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 water between every 2-3 cuts to prevent sticking. (click for guide)
- Plate the roll on your serving dish and top with spicy mayo. Use a culinary torch to sear the top of the scallops and the mayo, then top with chili crisp. (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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