
Red Dragon Roll
A vibrant sushi roll featuring crispy shrimp tempura and cucumber topped with spicy tuna and fresh avocado.
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
2
Ingredients
- 2 cups Sushi Rice (seasoned with vinegar)
- 2 sheets Nori (Seaweed sheets)
- 4 pieces Shrimp Tempura
- 4 oz Sashimi-grade Tuna (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
- 0.5 cup Cucumber (julienned)
- 0.5 whole Avocado (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Spicy Mayo(optional)
- 1 tablespoon Masago (Capelin roe)(optional)
- 1 tablespoon Green Onions (chopped)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the spicy tuna topping by mixing the minced tuna with Sriracha and a teaspoon of sesame oil in a small bowl.
- 2
Place a half-sheet of nori on a bamboo rolling mat covered with plastic wrap.
- 3
Spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving no gaps, then flip the sheet over so the rice is facing down.
- 4
Place two pieces of shrimp tempura and several cucumber strips horizontally across the center of the nori.
- 5
Carefully roll the bamboo mat away from you, tucking the edge to create a tight cylinder.
- 6
Layer the sliced avocado and the spicy tuna mixture over the top of the roll.
- 7
Place the plastic wrap back over the roll and use the bamboo mat to gently press the toppings into the rice.
- 8
Slice the roll into 8 even pieces using a very sharp, wet knife and garnish with spicy mayo, masago, and green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
480
kcal
Protein
18
g
Carbs
58
g
Fat
22
g
Fiber
5
g
Sugar
4
g
Sodium
850
mg
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