Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 boneless chicken thighs, sliced into strips
- 1/2 cup tempura batter mix
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 1/2 cucumber, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp wasabi (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear. Cook rice with 1 1/4 cups water in a rice cooker or pot. Once cooked, mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let cool.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Mix tempura batter with cold water. Dip chicken strips in batter and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Place a nori sheet on a bamboo mat. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- Arrange cucumber, avocado, and tempura chicken horizontally in the center of the rice.
- Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, pressing gently to seal the edge with the rice border.
- Slice the roll into 8 pieces with a sharp knife. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.