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Homemade Dragon Rolls

Making homemade dragon rolls is a thrilling culinary adventure that transforms your kitchen into a sushi bar. These vibrant rolls feature a crispy exterior encasing creamy avocado and succulent shrimp, all wrapped in perfectly seasoned sushi rice. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, this recipe is both visually stunning and endlessly customizable to suit your taste preferences.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups short-grain sushi rice
  • 4 nori sheets
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 8 oz cooked large shrimp
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced (preferably English cucumber)
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • Wasabi and pickled ginger (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook according to package instructions (about 20 minutes).
  2. Once cooked, transfer rice to a bowl and mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until combined. Let cool slightly.
  3. Lay a nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo mat. Wet hands and spread an even layer of sushi rice over three-quarters of the nori.
  4. Place avocado slices, cucumber sticks, and shrimp along the edge closest to you.
  5. Roll away from yourself using the mat, applying gentle pressure until fully wrapped.
  6. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in water to prevent sticking. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
  • Author: Stefanie Weber
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Rolling
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 dragon roll (approx. 120g)
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Experiment with filling variations like crab or different vegetables. For added flavor, drizzle spicy mayo or eel sauce atop your rolls before serving.