The dynamite sushi roll is incredibly delicious. Mostly it includes shrimp or snow sprouts, cucumber, and cream cheese. If you try sushi rolls at several restaurants, the taste may vary. However, make it at home with your tweaks, using this recipe as a guide.
What exactly is a dynamite roll, you might ask? Let me give you a brief. A dynamite roll is a Western rendition of classic sushi. The appearance of an uncut roll with the tail of a shrimp standing out is said to be the dynamite roll. Though it is a Japan-inspired delicacy, it is liked by people all over the globe.
Dynamite sushi roll is an easy recipe to ace. To try this delish dynamite sushi roll recipe, start cooking with the rice. When the rice is cooked, prepare the filling with shrimps, avocados, cucumber, spring onions, seaweed sheets, and maple soy sauce. Slather the maple-soy sauce on the shrimp while grilling. Assemble the cooked rice on the rolling mat. Add the first layer of seaweed sheet, then roll it with the remaining ingredients.
Sushi has also become an intricate dish served with various other ingredients, such as tempura flakes, fish, prawns, and spicy sauces. I am gonna share one way of making dynamite sushi rolls. Nevertheless, you can always choose the filling ingredients of your choice. Follow the steps and detailed instructions to know more about the recipe.Â
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Equipment Required
- Rice Cooker: Use a rice cooker to cook the rice properly
- Grilling Pan: Make crunchy shrimps by grilling them on a pan for 10 minutes.
- Rolling Mats:Â Bamboo mats and Horiuchi, brightly colored plastic mats, can both be used to make rolled sushi.
- Basting Brush: With the help of a basting brush, you can slather the maple soy sauce all over the shrimp.
Dynamite Sushi Roll Ingredients & Substitutions
Note: The ingredients in this recipe can serve up to 8 people. You can increase or decrease the quantities for more or fewer servings.Â
For Sushi
- 8 oz Imitation Crab Sticks: I would suggest using real crab meat if you don’t have crab sticks.
- 1 Recipe Sushi Rice: You can use any Short-grain rice instead of sushi rice and enjoy a similar texture.
- 3 Tablespoons Japanese Mayonnaise: If you don’t have Japanese Mayonnaise, combine regular mayonnaise with a splash of rice vinegar and sugar.
- 1 Avocado Ripe
- 1/2 English Cucumber
- 8 Sheets Toasted Nori Seaweed: You can use Soy paper wraps, or even rice paper instead of Nori Seaweed. However, the flavors would definitely differ.
- Toasted Sesame Seeds: Just in case you don’t have sesame seeds, crush some toasted peanuts and use them instead.
- Black Sesame Seeds: White sesame seeds would also do just fine to add the nutty notes in the recipe.
- 16 Tempura Fried Shrimp: Panko-fried shrimp or grilled shrimp can also be used instead of Tempura Fried Shrimp.
For The Toppings
- Unagi Sauce: I would suggest using soy sauce if you don’t have unagi sauce.
- Spicy Mayo: Regular mayo would be fine. Just add some spice to enjoy the heat.
Preparation And Cooking Time
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Minutes | 20 Minutes | 20 Minutes |
How To Make Dynamite Sushi Roll At Home
Step 1
Mash the crab sticks with a help of folk and combine it mayonnaise.
Step 2
Now, to assemble the sushi, place the bamboo mat on top of the nori sheet. Spread the sushi rice onto the sheet evenly.
Step 3
Further, add mashed crabstick mixture, cucumber slices, and avocado on top.
Step 4
Add a layer of tempura shrimp and season it with black sesame seeds, and roll it properly.
Step 5
Finally, slice the sushi rolls and enjoy.
Expert Tips That I Recommend
- It is entirely your choice whether to cut the tori sheet. I usually prefer to cut them so that the rice and filling quantities are balanced.
- When folding the sheet, gently press the filling without applying extra pressure.
- I prefer keeping my hands wet when folding so the rice doesn’t stick to them.
- You need to wrap the bamboo mat in plastic wrap for inside-out rolls to get clean edges.
- Make sure to remove shrimp tails before rolling so that you don’t have issues while slicing the rolls.
FAQs About Dynamite Sushi Roll
Nutritional Information Per Serving
The Dynamite Sushi Roll is not only umami-rich but also a healthy dish, with only 45 calories per serving. The recipe is low in salt and fat, so you can enjoy it without any guilt.Â
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
The best part is that you can even customize the recipe and enjoy as you want to. Make it according to your taste and dietary needs without any worries.
Recipe Variations For Different Diets
- Vegan Friendly: I make this recipe vegan-friendly by using vegan mayo along with tempura sweet potato or tofu, avocado, and cucumber, and omitting unagi sauce completely.
- Gluten Free: Skip using unagi sauce and instead use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) to enjoy a gluten free version.
Storing This Recipe
- Refrigeration: If you want to store the Dynamite Sushi Roll, transfer it to an airtight container and place it in the fridge. The dish would be safe to consume after 24 hours. Don’t store it for longer than a day.
- Freezing: I would suggest not freezing the Dynamit Sushi Roll and consuming it fresh.
What To Serve With This Recipe
You can enjoy these Dynamite Sushi Rolls with something warm and comforting like Soup or Salad. You can even serve seafood dishes like Fish Sticks, Fish Tacos, or Fish and Chips, and enjoy the best of the umami notes.
Printable Version
Dynamite Sushi Roll
Ingredients
- 2 cup Short Grain Rice
- 2 Avocados
- 200 g Shrimp
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 tablespoon Japanese Mayonnaise
- 1 Nori Seaweed Sushi Sheet
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
Equipment
- Rice Cooker
- Grilling Pan
- Rolling Mat
- Basting Brush
Instructions
- Mash the crab sticks with a help of folk and combine it mayonnaise.
- Now, to assemble the sushi, place the bamboo mat on top of the nori sheet. Spread the sushi rice onto the sheet evenly.
- Further, add mashed crabstick mixture, cucumber slices, and avocado on top.
- Add a layer of tempura shrimp and season it with black sesame seeds, and roll it properly.
- Finally, slice the sushi rolls and enjoy.
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Notes
- It is entirely your choice whether to cut the tori sheet. I usually prefer to cut them so that the rice and filling quantities are balanced.Â
- When folding the sheet, gently press the filling without applying extra pressure.Â
- I prefer keeping my hands wet when folding so the rice doesn’t stick to them.Â
- You need to wrap the bamboo mat in plastic wrap for inside-out rolls to get clean edges.Â
- Make sure to remove shrimp tails before rolling so that you don’t have issues while slicing the rolls.
Nutrition
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Conclusion
Let me tell you that making these rolls is not that hard. You don’t need to be an expert at rolling sushi; just follow the tips I have shared, and you’re good to go.
With a bit of patience and the right technique, you can enjoy a flavorful Dynamite Sushi Roll at home. So, give it a try and let me know in the comments how it turned out.
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