Fried Sushi Sandwich

Serves 1
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Directions

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

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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.