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Dragon Rolls

Dragon Rolls are a classic menu item that you can find at sushi restaurants with shrimp tempura, avocado, and seaweed rolled in sushi rice. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 571 kcal
Course: Dinner

Ingredients

Sushi Rice:
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • ½ cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Dragon Roll:
  • 5 sheets nori , dry seaweed
  • 1 English cucumber , peeled, de-seeded and cut into thin strips
  • toasted white sesame seeds
  • spicy mayo
Shrimp Tempura:
  • 10 Shrimp , tail removed and deveined (16-20 count)
  • 6 ounces unagi , optional
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups cold club soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • Canola oil for frying
To finish:
  • 1 avocado , pitted and very thinly sliced
  • spicy mayo
  • 1/2 cup tobiko
  • 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon black sesame seeds
To Serve:
  • pickled ginger , for garnish.
  • low sodium soy sauce
  • Wasabi paste

Instructions

Sushi Rice:
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  1. Add water and rice to a large pot on high heat and bring water to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to medium low and cover, simmering for 20-22 minutes until rice is soft and liquid is absorbed.
  3. Carefully remove cooked rice from pot into a large bowl.
  4. Mix together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  5. Using a rice paddle or large spoon add in the rice vinegar evenly, cutting it in (do not excessively stir).
  6. Let cool for 20-30 minutes before using sushi rice.
Shrimp Tempura:
  1. Set a pot of oil (3 inches deep) on medium high until it reaches 375 degrees.
  2. Whisk the flour, cornstarch baking powder, kosher salt, and white pepper in a bowl together.
  3. Dredge the shrimp lightly in the mixture and set aside.
  4. Add in the club soda and whisk, then dip the shrimp in the batter before carefully frying in the oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Dragon Roll:
  1. Wrap your sushi mat in plastic wrap (this helps prevent rice from sticking).
  2. Add a thin layer of rice evenly on the nori sheet on a clean surface.
  3. Put the nori sheet rice side down on the rolling mat.
  4. Add two pieces of shrimp to the roll, unagi (if using) and cucumber sticks.
  5. Using the roller, roll up the maki roll into a tight log.
  6. Layer the avocado slices on top, fanning them over each other.
  7. Garnish with spicy mayo, tobiko, white and black sesame seeds.
  8. Cut into 5 pieces and serve with ginger, soy sauce and wasabi.

Nutrition Information

Calories 571kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 114g (38%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 740mg (31%) Potassium 792mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 252IU (5%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 217mg (22%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 571

% Daily Value*

Calories 571kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 114g 38%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 740mg 31%
Potassium 792mg 17%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 252IU 5%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 217mg 22%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.