Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Fried Sushi that can be made in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 4 ounces cooked shrimp or crab meat
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Soy sauce, for serving
- Wasabi and pickled ginger, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well and let it cool slightly.
- Lay a sheet of nori on a clean surface or bamboo sushi mat. Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then spread about ½ cup of the sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- Arrange a few slices of avocado, cucumber, and shrimp or crab meat in a line across the center of the rice.
- Carefully roll the nori away from you, tucking it tightly around the filling. Use the border to seal the roll. Repeat with the remaining nori sheets and filling.
- Once all rolls are made, slice each roll into 6 pieces.
- Set up a breading station: dip each sushi piece in the beaten egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- In a large skillet, heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the sushi pieces in batches, frying until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the fried sushi from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger if desired.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a few drops of sriracha to the sushi filling.
- Try using different fillings like cream cheese, spicy tuna, or tempura vegetables for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg