Description
This Shrimp Tempura Sushi Stack is a delightful fusion dish combining crispy tempura shrimp with fresh sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, and a spicy mayo drizzle. Perfect for sushi lovers looking for a creative and satisfying main course that brings together crunchy textures and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
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Rice Layer
- 1 cup sushi rice, rinsed and cooked according to package instructions
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Shrimp Tempura
- 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold sparkling water
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Vegetables and Sauce
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare sushi rice: In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir this mixture into the cooked sushi rice until well combined, then allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
- Make tempura batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, egg yolk, baking powder, and cold sparkling water until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to retain a light, airy batter.
- Fry shrimp tempura: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Dip each peeled and deveined shrimp into the batter, then carefully fry them in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Prepare spicy mayo: In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble sushi stacks: Using a round mold or ramekin, press a layer of sushi rice into the bottom. Add diced cucumber and avocado as a second layer, then top with a few pieces of shrimp tempura.
- Finish and garnish: Drizzle spicy mayo and soy sauce over the shrimp stack. Carefully lift off the mold and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can prepare the shrimp tempura in advance and reheat them in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- For a milder flavor, substitute spicy mayo with plain mayonnaise.
- Use cold sparkling water in the batter to make it lighter and crispier.
- Be sure not to overmix the tempura batter to avoid dense coating.
