Fried Sushi Sandwich
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Cook two cups of short grain rice.
- 2Combine the cooked rice with a half cup of seasoned rice wine vinegar in a big bowl and mix well.
- 3Set the sushi rice aside.
- 4Shred six or seven imitation crab sticks by rolling them in your hand and place them in a bowl.
- 5Add thinly sliced cucumber, a good amount of mayo, some sriracha, and a couple splashes of soy sauce to the crab.
- 6Mix the crab salad ingredients and chop them slightly.
- 7Season small shrimp as desired with various seasonings and some soy sauce.
- 8Cook the shrimp for a couple of minutes per side until done.
- 9Take a nori sheet and split it into fourths.
- 10Spread a thin layer of sushi rice on one nori quarter and flip it over.
- 11Apply a layer of cream cheese, cooked shrimp, crab salad, and some avocado on top of the rice layer.
- 12Place another nori sheet with a small dab of cream cheese on top to form the sandwich.
- 13Prepare the breading by mixing one cup of flour, one cup of corn starch, and around one and a half cups of water until it is pretty watery.
- 14Dip the sushi sandwich into the breading mixture, ensuring all angles are covered.
- 15Transfer the coated sandwich to a bowl of panko to finish the breading.
- 16Repeat the assembly and breading for any remaining sandwiches.
- 17Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 18Place the breaded sandwiches in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up.
- 19Fry the sandwiches for approximately five to six minutes total until golden and cooked through.
- 20Plate the fried sushi sandwiches and serve.
Ingredients
- 2 cups short grain rice
- 0.5 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
- 6 or 7 imitation crab sticks
- thinly sliced cucumber
- mayo
- sriracha
- soy sauce
- small shrimp
- nori sheet
- cream cheese
- avocado
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup corn starch
- 1.5 cups water
- panko
- oil
Equipment
big bowlknifefrying panfreezerbowl
Tips
- Shred imitation crab sticks by rolling them in your hand.
- The breading mixture should be pretty watery.
- Freeze the assembled sandwiches for about 15 minutes to firm up before frying.
- Fry for approximately five to six minutes total.
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