Description
Experience a delightful crunch from tempura chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and nori.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 ¼ cups water
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 400g chicken breast, cut into strips
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup ice water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4-6 sheets of nori
- Optional fillings: sliced avocado, cucumber strips, julienned carrots, lettuce
- Mayonnaise
- Sriracha
- Soy sauce
- Unagi sauce (eel sauce)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear, about 3-4 times.
- Combine the washed rice and water in a rice cooker or pot and cook.
- Whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved.
- Once cooked, let the rice rest for 10 minutes before transferring it to a large bowl.
- Allow the rice to cool to room temperature while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
- Cut the chicken into thin strips for the tempura.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the ice water gradually, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 175 °C (350 °F).
- Dip chicken strips into the batter and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from oil and let it drain on paper towels.
- Prepare a bamboo sushi mat with plastic wrap and lay a nori sheet on the mat.
- Wet your hands and spread about 1 cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori.
- Flip the nori so the rice is facing down.
- Layer tempura chicken and optional fillings in the center.
- Roll the sushi tightly, starting from the bottom, using the mat to shape it.
- Seal the roll by wetting the top edge of the nori.
- Slice the roll into 6-8 pieces using a sharp, wet knife.
- Arrange the rolls on a platter and drizzle with sauces; garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
Ensure your oil temperature is correct for crispy chicken. Consider personalizing fillings based on preference.
