Dragon Roll
A stunning sushi roll topped with avocado slices arranged like dragon scales and drizzled with eel sauce. This visually impressive Japanese dish combines fresh seafood with creamy avocado for an elegant presentation.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 sheets nori (seaweed sheets)
- 8 pieces shrimp tempura or cooked eel
- 2 whole avocado
- ½ whole cucumber
- 3 tbsp eel sauce (unagi sauce)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- ½ tsp wasabi
- 2 tbsp pickled ginger
Instructions
- 1
Prepare sushi rice by mixing cooked rice with rice vinegar. Cool to room temperature.
- 2
Slice avocados lengthwise, remove pit, and carefully slice into thin, even pieces.
- 3
Cut cucumber into thin julienne strips.
- 4
If using shrimp tempura, ensure it is cooked and patted dry.
- 5
Place nori shiny-side down on a bamboo mat. Spread thin layer of sushi rice evenly across nori, leaving 0.5 inch at the top.
- 6
Arrange shrimp tempura or eel in a horizontal line across the center of the rice.
- 7
Add cucumber strips alongside the protein.
- 8
Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, applying gentle pressure. Seal the edge with water if needed.
- 9
Using a sharp knife dipped in water, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces.
- 10
Arrange avocado slices overlapping on top of each piece like dragon scales.
- 11
Drizzle eel sauce over the avocado topping and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 12
Serve immediately with wasabi and pickled ginger on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- bamboo sushi mat
- sharp sushi knife
- cutting board
- small bowl for water
- rice cooker
- serving plate
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