Homemade Dragon Rolls
Enjoy a vibrant and flavorful take on traditional sushi with these homemade dragon rolls, featuring shrimp, avocado, cucumber, and perfectly seasoned sushi rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 rolls (32 pieces) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 4 sheets nori
- 1 cucumber, sliced into thin strips
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cooked shrimp or crab meat
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to the package instructions, about 20 minutes.
- Season the cooked rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while warm, then let it cool to room temperature.
- Slice the cucumber and avocado into long, thin strips.
- Lay a bamboo sushi mat covered with plastic wrap on your workspace. Place a nori sheet shiny side down on the mat.
- Spread about 1 cup of sushi rice over the nori, covering about two-thirds of the surface.
- Add shrimp, cucumber strips, and avocado along the center. Drizzle with sriracha if desired.
- Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, applying gentle pressure to form a cylindrical shape.
- Slice the roll into eight pieces with a sharp knife dipped in water, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.
Notes
Avoid overfilling rolls, and use a damp knife for slicing to prevent sticking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
