Description
The Godzilla Roll is a delicious fried shrimp tempura sushi roll featuring crispy golden rolls filled with shrimp tempura, imitation crab sticks, cucumber or avocado, and cream cheese, all wrapped in toasted nori and sushi rice. Served with spicy mayo, soy sauce, and yum yum sauce for an extra kick, this sushi creation combines crunchy texture and creamy flavors for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Sushi Roll Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked sushi rice
- 8 pieces shrimp tempura
- 8 imitation crab sticks
- 1 cucumber or avocado, cut into fine sticks
- 5 oz cream cheese
- 4 sheets toasted nori seaweed
For Serving
- Spicy mayo
- Soy sauce
- Yum yum sauce
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat about 1 cup of oil in a large skillet to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for deep frying the sushi rolls.
- Prepare rolling mat: Place a bamboo sushi rolling mat on a table and cover it with plastic wrap. Put a nori sheet in the middle of the mat with the shiny side down.
- Spread rice: Keep a bowl of water nearby to wet your hands to prevent sticking. Take a handful of sushi rice and spread it evenly to cover the nori sheet. Carefully flip the nori over so the rice faces down on the mat.
- Add fillings: Place 2 shrimp tempura pieces, 2 cucumber sticks, 2 crab sticks, and 2 tablespoons of cream cheese lengthwise along the seaweed.
- Roll sushi: Roll the bamboo mat forward carefully, keeping the filling inside with your fingers. Remove the roll from the mat and place it on a tray. Repeat for the remaining nori sheets.
- Batter and fry: Using leftover shrimp tempura batter, dip each sushi roll into the tempura batter. Deep fry each roll in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes, turning to ensure even golden brown crispiness on all sides. Remove rolls and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Slice rolls: Using a very sharp knife, cut each Godzilla Roll into 5-6 pieces.
- Serve: Drizzle with spicy mayo or serve alongside yum yum sauce and soy sauce for dipping. Enjoy your crispy and flavorful fried sushi rolls!
Notes
- Make sure the oil is heated to the correct temperature (350°F) for perfect frying without greasy rolls.
- Use a sharp knife moistened with water to slice the rolls cleanly without squishing.
- If you do not have leftover tempura batter, you can prepare a fresh batch using tempura mix and cold water.
- Sushi rice should be cooked and seasoned properly for authentic flavor before preparing sushi rolls.
- You can substitute cucumber with avocado for a creamier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (about 5-6 pieces)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
