Description
The Godzilla Roll is a delicious fried shrimp tempura sushi roll filled with crispy shrimp tempura, imitation crab sticks, cucumber or avocado, and creamy cream cheese. Each roll is battered and deep-fried to golden perfection, creating a crunchy exterior that perfectly complements the soft sushi rice and flavorful fillings. Served with spicy mayo and yum yum sauce, this roll is a flavorful fusion of textures and tastes that sushi lovers will adore.
Ingredients
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Main 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 the oil: Pour about 1 cup of oil into a large skillet and heat it to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for deep frying the sushi rolls.
- Prepare the sushi rolling mat: Place the bamboo sushi rolling mat on a table and cover it with plastic wrap to prevent sticking. Lay one sheet of nori with the shiny side down on the mat.
- Spread the rice: Keep a bowl of water nearby to wet your hands and prevent the rice from sticking. Take a handful of sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori sheet. Carefully flip the nori over so the rice is facing down on the mat.
- Add the fillings: Place 2 pieces of shrimp tempura, 2 cucumber (or avocado) sticks, 2 imitation crab sticks, and 2 tablespoons of cream cheese lengthwise on the seaweed surface.
- Roll the sushi: Using the bamboo mat, roll forward carefully to encase the fillings inside, applying gentle pressure to form a tight roll. Remove the roll from the mat and set it on a tray. Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and fillings.
- Dip in tempura batter and fry: Dip each sushi roll into the leftover shrimp tempura batter, then deep-fry in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes, turning the rolls to ensure an even golden-brown crust on all sides. Remove the rolls and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Slice the rolls: Using a very sharp knife, cut each Godzilla Roll into 5 to 6 bite-sized pieces.
- Serve: Drizzle the rolls with spicy mayo or serve alongside yum yum sauce and soy sauce for dipping. Enjoy immediately while still warm and crispy.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is heated to the correct temperature (350°F/175°C) to achieve a crispy crust without absorbing too much oil.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in water to slice the rolls cleanly without crushing them.
- You can substitute cucumber with avocado for a creamier texture.
- If you don’t have tempura batter leftover, prepare a fresh batch using tempura mix and cold water for dipping the rolls before frying.
- Be cautious while deep frying to avoid oil splatters and maintain consistent heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
