Sushi sandwich

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook two cups of short grain rice and transfer it to a large bowl.
  2. 2Add half a cup of seasoned rice wine vinegar to the rice and mix well. Set aside.
  3. 3Shred six or seven imitation crab sticks into a bowl.
  4. 4Add thinly sliced cucumber, a good amount of mayonnaise, some sriracha, and a couple splashes of soy sauce to the crab.
  5. 5Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and chop them a little to combine.
  6. 6Season shrimp as desired (e.g., with soy sauce) and cook in a pan for a couple of minutes per side until done. Set aside.
  7. 7Take a nori sheet and split it into four pieces.
  8. 8Spread a thin layer of rice on one piece of nori.
  9. 9Flip the nori with rice over, spread a layer of cream cheese, add shrimp, crab salad, and avocado.
  10. 10Place another nori sheet with a dab of cream cheese on top.
  11. 11Prepare the batter by mixing one cup of flour, one cup of cornstarch, and about one and a half cups of water until watery.
  12. 12Dip the sushi sandwich in the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.
  13. 13Transfer the coated sandwich to a bowl of panko breadcrumbs and cover it completely.
  14. 14Repeat with the remaining sushi sandwiches and place them in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up.
  15. 15Heat cooking oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the sushi sandwiches for about 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  16. 16Once fried, cut the sandwiches in half and arrange them on a serving board.
  17. 17Drizzle with spicy mayo, teriyaki sauce, sriracha, and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups short grain rice
  • 0.5 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 6 units imitation crab
  • cucumber
  • mayonnaise
  • sriracha
  • soy sauce
  • shrimp
  • 2 units nori sheet
  • cream cheese
  • avocado
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1.5 cup water
  • panko breadcrumbs
  • cooking oil
  • spicy mayo
  • teriyaki
  • scallions
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

potbowlchopping boardpantongs

Tips

  • Let the sushi sandwiches sit in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up before frying.
  • The batter should be pretty watery.