Homemade Dragon Rolls
Craft your own delicious and customizable sushi rolls filled with fresh ingredients for a fun and interactive dining experience.
Ingredients
Sushi Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice Use short-grain sushi rice for the right stickiness.
- 4 sheets nori Look for high-quality varieties for the best flavor.
- 1 medium cucumber Sliced into thin strips (English cucumbers are great).
- 1 medium avocado Ripe but not overly soft.
- 1 cup cooked shrimp or crab meat Preferably using leftover shrimp from another meal.
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce Adjust based on your spice tolerance.
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds For a finishing touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions, then season while still warm with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
- Prepare your fillings by slicing the cucumber and avocado into thin strips, and make sure shrimp are cooked, peeled, and deveined.
Rolling
- Lay a bamboo sushi mat on your workspace and cover it with plastic wrap. Place a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the mat.
- Spread about 1 cup of sushi rice over the nori, covering two-thirds of the sheet. Leave the top third clear.
- Lay the shrimp or crab along the center of the rice, then add slices of cucumber and avocado. Drizzle sriracha sauce over the top.
- Using the bamboo mat, roll the nori tightly over the fillings while applying gentle pressure. Tuck in the filling as you roll.
- Use a sharp, wet knife to slice the roll into eight pieces, wiping the knife between cuts for clean edges.
Notes
For the best texture, rinse your rice thoroughly until the water is mostly clear. Use a back-and-forth sawing motion when cutting sushi rolls to keep them intact. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.