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Crispy Chicken Tempura Roll

Crispy Chicken Tempura Roll

Crispy Chicken Tempura Roll: a delightful sushi experience combining crunchy fried chicken with creamy avocado.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 2 cups short-grain rice Calrose or Nishiki rice are ideal
  • 2.5 cups cold water
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Chicken Tempura
  • 2 pieces chicken breast slice against the grain
  • 1 cup plain flour for coating
  • 1/2 cup corn flour (cornstarch)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2-3 cups neutral cooking oil for frying
For the Roll
  • 1 sheet nori
  • 1 piece ripe avocado
  • to taste white and black sesame seeds optional garnishes

Equipment

  • pot
  • bamboo sushi mat
  • deep-frying thermometer
  • strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, about 3-4 times.
  2. Combine rinsed rice and cold water in a pot, boil then reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let the rice steam for 10 minutes with the lid on.
  4. Mix vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl and fold into warm rice.
  5. Slice chicken breasts into strips, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Prepare coating mixtures with flour and corn flour in separate bowls.
  7. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) before frying chicken.
  8. Coat chicken strips in the flour then corn flour, fry for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  9. Place nori on a mat, spread rice on the shiny side, leaving a border.
  10. Lay chicken and avocado on rice, roll tightly, and seal the edge.
  11. Slice roll into 8 pieces using a sharp, wet knife and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy your crispy chicken tempura roll immediately for the best flavor and texture.

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