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Homemade Dragon Rolls Recipe

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Homemade Dragon Rolls are a delicious and colorful sushi roll featuring seasoned sushi rice, fresh cucumber, creamy avocado, and your choice of cooked shrimp or crab meat, all rolled tightly in nori sheets and spiced up with sriracha sauce. This recipe provides a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a great option for sushi lovers to prepare at home with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.

Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • Rice vinegar (for seasoning, about 3 tbsp)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

Roll Ingredients

  • 4 sheets nori
  • 1 cucumber, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp or crab meat
  • 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare Sushi Rice: Rinse the sushi rice under cold water repeatedly until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Cook the rice following the package instructions. Once cooked, gently mix in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while the rice is still warm to season it properly. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
  2. Prepare Fillings: Slice the cucumber and avocado into thin strips and set them aside, making sure they are uniform for even rolling and presentation.
  3. Set Up Rolling Mat: Cover a bamboo sushi rolling mat with plastic wrap to prevent sticking. Place one nori sheet shiny side down onto the mat, ensuring it is positioned correctly for rolling.
  4. Spread Sushi Rice: Wet your hands to prevent the rice from sticking, then evenly spread about 1 cup of sushi rice over two-thirds of the nori sheet, leaving the top third uncovered to seal the roll properly.
  5. Add Fillings: Arrange the cooked shrimp or crab meat, cucumber strips, and avocado strips along the center of the rice-covered portion of the nori. Drizzle sriracha sauce over the fillings to add a spicy kick.
  6. Roll the Sushi: Using the bamboo mat, roll the nori tightly from the edge closest to you, applying gentle but firm pressure to form a compact cylindrical shape. Moisten the exposed edge of the nori to help seal the roll.
  7. Slice and Serve: Dip a sharp knife in water to prevent sticking, then slice the roll into eight equal pieces. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top as a garnish before serving.

Notes

  • Use a sharp knife dipped in water each time before slicing to avoid squashing the roll.
  • Substitute shrimp or crab with cooked eel or tofu for variations.
  • Chill rice slightly before rolling for better handling.
  • Adjust sriracha amount according to spice preference.
  • Serve immediately for freshest taste and texture.

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