Fried Sushi Sandwich

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook two cups of short-grain sushi rice.
  2. 2Cook two cups of short-grain sushi rice.
  3. 3Cook two cups of short-grain sushi rice.
  4. 4Dump the cooked rice into a big bowl.
  5. 5Dump the cooked rice into a big bowl.
  6. 6Dump the cooked rice into a big bowl.
  7. 7Add half a cup of seasoned rice wine vinegar to the rice.
  8. 8Add half a cup of seasoned rice wine vinegar to the rice.
  9. 9Add half a cup of seasoned rice wine vinegar to the rice.
  10. 10Mix the rice and vinegar.
  11. 11Mix the rice and vinegar.
  12. 12Mix the rice and vinegar.
  13. 13Set the sushi rice aside.
  14. 14Set the sushi rice aside.
  15. 15Set the sushi rice aside.
  16. 16Shred six to seven pieces of imitation crab.
  17. 17Shred six to seven pieces of imitation crab.
  18. 18Shred six to seven pieces of imitation crab.
  19. 19Add shredded crab to a bowl.
  20. 20Add shredded crab to a bowl.
  21. 21Add shredded crab to a bowl.
  22. 22Add thinly sliced cucumber to the crab.
  23. 23Add thinly sliced cucumber to the crab.
  24. 24Add thinly sliced cucumber to the crab.
  25. 25Add a good amount of mayonnaise, sriracha, and a couple of splashes of soy sauce to the crab and cucumber mixture.
  26. 26Add a good amount of mayonnaise, sriracha, and a couple of splashes of soy sauce to the crab and cucumber mixture.
  27. 27Add a good amount of mayonnaise, sriracha, and a couple of splashes of soy sauce to the crab and cucumber mixture.
  28. 28Mix everything in the bowl.
  29. 29Mix everything in the bowl.
  30. 30Mix everything in the bowl.
  31. 31Chop the crab salad mixture with scissors.
  32. 32Chop the crab salad mixture with scissors.
  33. 33Chop the crab salad mixture with scissors.
  34. 34Cook the seasoned shrimp in a pan for a couple of minutes per side until done.
  35. 35Cook the seasoned shrimp in a pan for a couple of minutes per side until done.
  36. 36Cook the seasoned shrimp in a pan for a couple of minutes per side until done.
  37. 37Take a nori sheet and split it into four pieces.
  38. 38Take a nori sheet and split it into four pieces.
  39. 39Take a nori sheet and split it into four pieces.
  40. 40Spread a thin layer of rice on one piece of nori.
  41. 41Spread a thin layer of rice on one piece of nori.
  42. 42Spread a thin layer of rice on one piece of nori.
  43. 43Flip the nori with rice over.
  44. 44Flip the nori with rice over.
  45. 45Flip the nori with rice over.
  46. 46Spread a nice layer of cream cheese on the nori.
  47. 47Spread a nice layer of cream cheese on the nori.
  48. 48Spread a nice layer of cream cheese on the nori.
  49. 49Add shrimp, crab salad, and avocado slices on top of the cream cheese.
  50. 50Add shrimp, crab salad, and avocado slices on top of the cream cheese.
  51. 51Add shrimp, crab salad, and avocado slices on top of the cream cheese.
  52. 52Place another nori piece with a little dab of cream cheese on top.
  53. 53Place another nori piece with a little dab of cream cheese on top.
  54. 54Place another nori piece with a little dab of cream cheese on top.
  55. 55Prepare the batter for breading by mixing one cup of flour, one cup of cornstarch, and about one and a half cups of water.
  56. 56Prepare the batter for breading by mixing one cup of flour, one cup of cornstarch, and about one and a half cups of water.
  57. 57Prepare the batter for breading by mixing one cup of flour, one cup of cornstarch, and about one and a half cups of water.
  58. 58Dip the sushi sandwich into the batter, ensuring all angles are covered.
  59. 59Dip the sushi sandwich into the batter, ensuring all angles are covered.
  60. 60Dip the sushi sandwich into the batter, ensuring all angles are covered.
  61. 61Transfer the battered sushi sandwich to a bowl of panko bread crumbs and coat it completely.
  62. 62Transfer the battered sushi sandwich to a bowl of panko bread crumbs and coat it completely.
  63. 63Transfer the battered sushi sandwich to a bowl of panko bread crumbs and coat it completely.
  64. 64Repeat for the rest of the sushi sandwiches.
  65. 65Repeat for the rest of the sushi sandwiches.
  66. 66Repeat for the rest of the sushi sandwiches.
  67. 67Let the prepared sushi sandwiches sit in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm up.
  68. 68Let the prepared sushi sandwiches sit in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm up.
  69. 69Let the prepared sushi sandwiches sit in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm up.
  70. 70Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  71. 71Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  72. 72Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  73. 73Fry the sushi sandwiches for around five to six minutes total until golden brown.
  74. 74Fry the sushi sandwiches for around five to six minutes total until golden brown.
  75. 75Fry the sushi sandwiches for around five to six minutes total until golden brown.
  76. 76Once fried, remove and let cool slightly.
  77. 77Once fried, remove and let cool slightly.
  78. 78Once fried, remove and let cool slightly.
  79. 79Slice each fried sushi sandwich in half.
  80. 80Slice each fried sushi sandwich in half.
  81. 81Slice each fried sushi sandwich in half.
  82. 82Drizzle with spicy mayo, teriyaki sauce, sriracha, and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.
  83. 83Drizzle with spicy mayo, teriyaki sauce, sriracha, and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.
  84. 84Drizzle with spicy mayo, teriyaki sauce, sriracha, and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups short grain rice
  • 2 cups short grain rice
  • 2 cups short grain rice
  • 0.5 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 0.5 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 0.5 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 6 imitation crab
  • 6 imitation crab
  • 6 imitation crab
  • thinly sliced cucumber
  • thinly sliced cucumber
  • thinly sliced cucumber
  • mayo
  • mayo
  • mayo
  • sriracha
  • sriracha
  • sriracha
  • soy sauce
  • soy sauce
  • soy sauce
  • shrimp
  • shrimp
  • shrimp
  • 4 nori sheet
  • 4 nori sheet
  • 4 nori sheet
  • cream cheese
  • cream cheese
  • cream cheese
  • avocado
  • avocado
  • avocado
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 1.5 cup water
  • 1.5 cup water
  • 1.5 cup water
  • panko bread crumbs
  • panko bread crumbs
  • panko bread crumbs
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil
  • green onion
  • green onion
  • green onion
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

potbig bowlspatulaknifefrying panskimmerchopping board

Tips

  • For the breading, make sure the mixture is watery.
  • Let the assembled sushi sandwiches sit in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm up before frying.