Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of homemade dragon rolls that bring the sushi bar right into your kitchen. Each roll combines fresh vegetables and tender seafood, wrapped in perfectly seasoned sushi rice and nori. Ideal for both cozy nights and festive gatherings, these rolls are easily customizable to suit any palate. Get ready to impress friends with a dish that’s as delightful to eat as it is to create!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 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
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions and season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while warm.
- Prepare fillings: slice cucumber and avocado into strips and set aside.
- Lay a bamboo mat covered with plastic wrap on your workspace. Place a nori sheet shiny side down.
- Spread about 1 cup of sushi rice over two-thirds of the nori sheet. Wet your hands to avoid sticking.
- Add shrimp or crab, cucumber, and avocado along the center of the rice-covered nori. Drizzle with sriracha.
- Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, applying gentle pressure to form a cylindrical shape. Slice into eight pieces with a sharp knife dipped in water.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg