Spicy Prawn Tempura Sushi ( NZ Sushi 3 Ways)

A black nori sheet on a bamboo mat with rice, cooked prawns and vege on top ready to roll. 4 rolled sushi on top and 3 dishes of soy sauce, wasabi and ginger on right side.
Making sushi at home is fun, delicious and affordable. Plus you can add in all your fave ingredients. You may not find tempura in sushi in Japan, but why not?! It works well especially paired with the spicy sriracha mayo.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 3 rolls

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

For the rice

For the filling

Serve with

Instructions
 

  • For the sushi rice: Cook rice as per packet instructions
  • For the prawn tempura: In a bowl whisk the egg and salt well. Add a cup of flour and pour the icy cold soda water into the bowl and lightly mix (some clumps are fine).
  • Heat the oil in a wok. Once the oil is hot (180c), dust prawns in flour then quickly dip in the batter. Carefully slide in the hot oil to cook until the ingredients are cooked through and the batter becomes crispy and slightly golden.
  • Fry in batches, using a metal sieve to scoop out extra batter from the hot oil in between batches. Place the cooked tempura on a paper towel lined plate to remove excess from the surface.
  • For the spicy mayo dip: whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • To assemble: Place the seaweed on a bamboo mat, then cover the sheet of seaweed with an even layer of prepared sushi rice.
  • Layer prawn tempura, carrot, cucumber and garlic chives on the rice, and roll it up tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut into sushi rounds then serve with spicy mayo dip. Yum!

Notes

Try our NZ Sushi 2 more ways
Chicken Karaage Sushi
Salmon Avocado Sushi
 
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