Irresistible Dynamite Roll: Your Easy Homemade Sushi Delight is a fantastic way to enjoy sushi at home without complicated ingredients or fancy tools. This recipe combines creamy textures, a spicy crunch, and fresh flavors that are sure to please the whole family. It’s beginner-friendly and quick to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Pair it with my juicy Soy Sauce Chicken for a complete meal with Japanese flair.
Why You'll Love Irresistible Dynamite Roll: Your Easy Homemade Sushi Delight for Quick Weeknights
Discover the Irresistible Dynamite Roll: Your Easy Homemade Sushi Delight recipe that’s perfect for quick, family-friendly meals with bold flavors and crispy textures.
- Easy and quick to prepare with basic kitchen tools.
- Perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and crunchy textures.
- Uses affordable, pantry staple ingredients with fresh seafood or veggie options.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers that taste just as good the next day.
Ingredients for Irresistible Dynamite Roll: Your Easy Homemade Sushi Delight for Quick Weeknights
Rice: Use short-grain sushi rice for best texture; jasmine rice is not recommended.Shrimp: Cooked shrimp is easiest, but crab meat or firm tofu works well for vegetarians.
- Rice: Use short-grain sushi rice for best texture; jasmine rice is not recommended.
- Shrimp: Cooked shrimp is easiest, but crab meat or firm tofu works well for vegetarians.
Ingredient Note: Full measurements for Irresistible Dynamite Roll: Your Easy Homemade Sushi Delight for Quick Weeknights are listed in the printable recipe card below.
How to Make Irresistible Dynamite Roll: Your Easy Homemade Sushi Delight for Quick Weeknights
Step 1 — Prep & Preheat
Prepare the Sushi Rice: Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Combine rice and water in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, and fold into cooked rice. Cool to room temperature.
Step 2 — Cook and Build Flavor
Make Dynamite Filling: In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp, mayonnaise, Sriracha, and scallions.
Step 3 — Finish, Taste, and Adjust
Assemble the Roll: Place a nori sheet on a bamboo mat. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice evenly, leaving 1 inch at the top. Flip the nori so rice faces down, place avocado slices and cucumber strips at the bottom edge, add a tablespoon of dynamite filling, then roll tightly using the mat.
Expert Tips for Irresistible Dynamite Roll: Your Easy Homemade Sushi Delight for Quick Weeknights
- Use a damp cloth or wet your hands to prevent rice from sticking while rolling.
- Allow sushi rice to cool to room temperature for better rolling texture.
- For a no-fry version, serve the roll as a classic cold sushi roll without coating or frying.
Irresistible Dynamite Roll: Your Easy Homemade Sushi Delight for Quick Weeknights
Discover the Irresistible Dynamite Roll: Your Easy Homemade Sushi Delight recipe that’s perfect for quick, family-friendly meals with bold flavors and crispy textures.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 6 oz cooked shrimp, chopped (or substitute with cooked crab or tofu)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Seasonings & Flavor Boosters
- Soy sauce, for serving
- Pickled ginger, optional
- Wasabi, optional
Optional Toppings
- Eel sauce or spicy mayo drizzle
- Tempura flakes for extra crunch
Instructions
How to Make Irresistible Dynamite Roll: Your Easy Homemade Sushi Delight
- Prepare the Sushi Rice: Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Combine rice and water in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, and fold into cooked rice. Cool to room temperature.
- Make Dynamite Filling: In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp, mayonnaise, Sriracha, and scallions.
- Assemble the Roll: Place a nori sheet on a bamboo mat. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice evenly, leaving 1 inch at the top. Flip the nori so rice faces down, place avocado slices and cucumber strips at the bottom edge, add a tablespoon of dynamite filling, then roll tightly using the mat.
- Bread and Fry: Lightly brush the roll with vegetable oil. Roll it in panko breadcrumbs until coated. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the roll until golden and crispy on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Slice and Serve: Cut the roll into 8 pieces with a sharp knife. Sprinkle sesame seeds and optional toppings. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.
Nutrition (per serving)
Storage, Freezing & Reheating
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended (texture changes).
- Serve/Reheat: Best chilled or at room temperature.
Irresistible Dynamite Roll: Your Easy Homemade Sushi Delight for Quick Weeknights FAQs
It's best to prepare and eat sushi rolls fresh, but you can make the filling and rice ahead. Assemble and fry just before serving to keep texture crisp.
Cooked crab meat or firm tofu are great vegetarian/vegan-friendly replacements that maintain a good texture.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Sushi is best eaten fresh to enjoy the crispy texture.
Excess moisture in ingredients or not frying immediately after coating can cause sogginess. Pat ingredients dry and fry promptly.
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