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Godzilla Roll (Fried Shrimp Tempura Roll)

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The Godzilla Roll is a bold and delicious sushi roll featuring crispy fried shrimp tempura, creamy avocado, and tangy eel sauce, all wrapped in sushi rice and nori. It’s the perfect combination of crunchy, savory, and creamy flavors that will satisfy both sushi lovers and newcomers alike.

Ingredients

1 cup sushi rice, cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt

4–5 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2 cup tempura batter

1/4 cup cold water

1 sheet nori (seaweed)

1/2 avocado, sliced

1 tablespoon eel sauce (or soy sauce with a touch of honey)

1/4 cucumber, julienned (optional)

Vegetable oil for frying

Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp tempura: In a small bowl, mix the tempura batter with cold water until smooth.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Dip each shrimp into the batter, then fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  3. Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat with the shiny side down. Spread a thin layer of seasoned sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.
  4. Place a few slices of avocado and some fried shrimp tempura along the center of the rice. Optionally, add cucumber strips for extra crunch.
  5. Roll the sushi from the bottom using the sushi mat, applying gentle pressure. Seal the roll by wetting the top edge of the nori with water.
  6. Slice the roll into 6-8 pieces using a sharp knife.
  7. Drizzle eel sauce over the roll and sprinkle with sesame seeds for added flavor and crunch.

Notes

Add a drizzle of spicy mayo or sriracha for extra heat.

Include spicy tuna or crab salad in the center for a different filling.

Substitute shrimp with tempura vegetables for a vegetarian version.

Use soy sauce or sweet soy glaze as a dipping sauce.

If making ahead, fry shrimp tempura in advance and store them in the fridge for up to 1 day. Assemble the roll fresh to maintain crispiness.

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