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Fried Sushi

Fried sushi is a variation of traditional sushi that is popular in some countries, especially in Japan. How about giving a crispy, crunchy twist to Sushi. Let’s deep-fry it, shall we?

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Main ingredientsNori sheet, Short grain rice, Vinegar, Castor sugar, Asparagus, English cucumber, Carrot, Cheese, Refined flour, Crushed black peppercorns, Eggs, Corn flakes, Panko breadcrumbs, Oil
CuisineJapanese
CourseStarters
Prep time25-30 minutes
Cook time5-10 minutes
Serve
TasteMild
Level of cookingEasy
OthersNon vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 nori sheet
  • 1 cup cooked short grain rice
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon castor sugar
  • 3-4 blanched asparagus
  • ½ medium English cucumber, cut into 2 inch thin strips
  • ½ small carrot, peeled and cut into 2 inch thin strips
  • 2 cheese strips
  • 1 cup refined flour (maida)
  • Crushed black peppercorns to taste
  • 2 eggs, broken
  • ½ cup cornflakes, crushed
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Oil for deep-frying
  • Soy dip to serve

Method

  1. Take rice in a bowl, add vinegar, salt and castor sugar and mix well. 
  2. Take a sushi mat lined with cling wrap. Dip your finger in some water and take a portion of the rice and spread it evenly on the sushi mat. Place a nori sheet on the rice and press it lightly. Arrange asparagus, a few cucumber strips, few carrot strips and roll it tightly. 
  3. Take refined flour in a shallow bowl, add salt and crushed black peppercorns and mix well. Roll the sushi log in this.
  4. Take eggs in a wide large bowl. Add salt and crushed black peppercorns and whisk well. Dip the sushi log in this till well coated. 
  5. Mix cornflakes and panko breadcrumbs in a large plate. Coat the sushi log with this. 
  6. Heat sufficient oil in a large kadai. Gently slide in the sushi log and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. 
  7. Slice the fried sushi thickly and arrange on a serving plate. Serve hot with soy dip.
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