Description
Dynamite roll combines Japanese-inspired flavors with bold seafood and crispy tempura elements. Spicy mayo, fresh crab, and crunchy cucumber create an irresistible sushi experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 recipe sushi rice
- 16 tempura fried shrimp
- 8 ounces (226 grams) imitation crab sticks
- 8 sheets toasted nori seaweed (cut in half)
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ English cucumber
Sauces and Condiments:
- 3 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
- Unagi sauce
- Spicy mayo
Garnishes:
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare sushi rice using a rice cooker and allow it to cool completely, ensuring a uniform temperature for optimal rolling. Rice quantity can be adjusted based on the number of rolls desired.
- Finely dice imitation crab meat and combine thoroughly with kewpie Japanese mayonnaise, creating a creamy, uniform mixture.
- Encase the bamboo sushi mat with plastic wrap to facilitate easier cleaning after preparation.
- Select a toasted nori seaweed sheet and trim approximately one-quarter of its length using sharp kitchen scissors to maintain balanced proportions.
- Dip hands in water to prevent rice adhesion, then gently distribute a thin, consistent layer of rice across the seaweed surface without compressing the grains.
- Sprinkle a combination of white and black sesame seeds over the rice layer, then carefully invert the entire seaweed sheet.
- Strategically arrange ingredients along the central portion: imitation crab mixture, cucumber strips, avocado slices, and tempura-fried shrimp without their tails.
- Utilize the bamboo mat to compress ingredients while executing a smooth, tight rolling motion, maintaining consistent pressure throughout.
- Transfer the completed roll onto a cutting surface and slice into eight uniform pieces using a sharp knife repeatedly moistened with water.
- Embellish the sushi pieces with drizzles of spicy mayonnaise and unagi sauce, and accompany with traditional condiments like soy sauce and wasabi.
Notes
- Sushi rice preparation is crucial, using a rice cooker ensures consistent texture and saves time.
- Wrap bamboo mat in plastic wrap to simplify cleaning and prevent sticky residue.
- Use only 3/4 sheet of nori to balance rice and filling proportions perfectly.
- Wet hands continuously while spreading rice to prevent sticking and maintain smooth surface.
- Sesame seeds add delightful crunch and nutty flavor, enhancing overall sushi experience.
- Sharp, wet knife is essential for clean, precise cuts without squishing delicate sushi roll.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg