About:
The sushi burrito is a type of Japanese-American fusion cuisine. It is typically prepared by rolling sushi ingredients such as fish and vegetables in a wrap and serving like a burrito. The dish is a form of American cuisine inspired by Japanese cuisine but is not considered to be authentically Japanese.
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Ingredients
Serves 3 to 4
[for the sushi rice and nori]
- 4 cups Japanese Rice – https://amzn.to/3opaEzm
- 1/2 cup Sushi Vinegar – https://amzn.to/2NH0yxn
- 4 sheets Sushi Nori – https://amzn.to/3cg6XcV
[for the ahi poke]
- 380g Tuna (sushi grade) – https://amzn.to/39loP4s
- 2 tbsp Wakame (dried seaweed) – https://amzn.to/36kiTGT
- 2 tbsp Onion – https://amzn.to/2MzhaXq
- 2 tbsp Green Onion – https://amzn.to/39p0D10
- 1/3 cup Soy Sauce – https://amzn.to/3iRfx3f
- 1 and 1/2 tbsp Sesame Oil – https://amzn.to/3a8wmmm
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar – https://amzn.to/3chloh6
- 1/4 tsp Salt – https://amzn.to/3r0ty1c
- Pinch of Nanami (Shichimi) Togarashi – https://amzn.to/3cbg8eS
[for the fillings]
- 6 small sticks Crab Sticks – https://amzn.to/3iPJAZf
- 1/2 Cucumber – https://amzn.to/3qZxoYO
- 1 small Carrots – https://amzn.to/36l7fM6
- 2 tbsp Roasted Black Sesame Seeds – https://amzn.to/2YlfYcI
- Avocado (optional) – https://amzn.to/2KTzmu9
[for the spicy mayo dressing]
- 1/4 cup Japanese Mayonnaise – https://amzn.to/2Yjvk1d
- 1 and 1/2 tsp Sriracha – https://amzn.to/3t1eBhs
- 1 tsp Rice Vinegar – https://amzn.to/3chloh6
- 1 tsp Sugar – https://amzn.to/2Ymomsy
- Dash of Nanami (shichimi) Togarashi – https://amzn.to/3cbg8eS
- 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil – https://amzn.to/3a8wmmm
Steps
[spicy mayo dressing]
- Add Japanese Mayo, Sriracha, Rice Vinegar, Sugar, dash of Nanami (shichimi) togarashi, and sesame oil.
- Mix well and set aside.
[ahi poke
- In a separate bowl, add diced tuna sashimi, wakame (dried seaweed), onion (chopped), green onion, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, nanami (shichimi) togarashi, and salt.
- Toss and set aside.
[sushi rice]
- Cook 4 cups of Japanese rice.
- Add Sushi vinegar.
- Incorporate the sushi vinegar using a chopping motion. Do not mash the rice while mixing.
[sushi roll]
- Place a sheet of nori.
- Add sushi rice on top and spread evenly.
- Add roasted black sesame seeds.
- Add the fillings such as carrots (thinly sliced), cucumber, crab sticks, and ahi poke.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo.
- Roll the nori while holding the filling.
- Put some pressure to shape the Sushi Roll.
- Wrap in the parchment paper.
- Slice into half and serve!
