Best Dynamite Roll Sushi
on Jan 18, 2023, Updated Nov 21, 2023
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Get ready for an explosion of flavors with this easy-to-make sushi roll! A Dynamite Roll features crispy tempura shrimp, avocado, cucumber, mango and a delicious sauce that simply tantalizes your taste buds. A beautiful combination of sweet and savory flavors, we highly recommend serving this roll as a dinner party appetizer. However, we also understand if you decide to keep this delicious secret to yourself.
Read on to find out how easy it is to create this sensational sushi roll.
What Is A Dynamite Roll Sushi?
A dynamite roll is sushi that usually contains tempura prawn or shrimp with cucumber, avocado, and mayonnaise. The seaweed (nori) is inside the roll (wrapped around the filling) and the rice is on the outside.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You will need these ingredients to make it:
- Cucumber: If possible, use Japanese cucumber as the American version has too many seeds and a thick skin.
- Sushi Rice: Short-grain rice that has been cooked the Japanese way (steaming rice seasoned with rice vinegar).
- Nori Sheets: Seaweed sheets can be found in Asian stores or in the Asian food section of your local supermarket.
- Tempura Batter: Whisk an egg and then add flour, cornstarch, curry powder and baking powder. Mix well and add ice water. This is what you will use to coat your prawns or shrimp.
- Tempura Shrimps: The main ingredient in this dynamite roll.
- Dynamite Sauce: A sauce made by combining mayonnaise with Sriracha hot sauce and roasted sesame oil. It is drizzled over the roll before serving.
- Mango: Adding mango slices to the filling adds a pleasant sweetness, but you can also leave it out if you prefer.
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Dynamite Roll
Step 1: Cook Sushi Rice
- Using a sieve, rinse the sushi rice several times in cold water to remove excess starch. Then soak for about 30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, add 1 ¼ cups water per 1 cup of rice and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Leave the rice to cook for 1 hour, or until fluffy. (If you have one, a rice cooker is ideal for this.) l
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar and vegetable oil together. Add this to your cooked rice and stir to coat the rice. Season to taste.
Step 2: Make the Sushi Roll
- Cover a bamboo mat with plastic wrap. Place a nori (seaweed) sheet on top and spread the rice over the sheet in a thin layer.
- Flip the sheet over (so the rice side faces down). Add mango, cucumber, avocado and tempura shrimp along one side. Take care not to overdo the fillings as this will make it difficult to roll.
- Using the bamboo mat to help you, carefully fold the roll over, squeezing it gently each time until you have a long cylindrical shape. Dip a sharp knife in water and use it to cut the roll into segments and then into bite-size pieces.
Step 3: Make Dynamite Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dynamite sauce.
- Drizzle the dynamite sauce over the pieces and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Serve with Wasabi, pickled ginger and soy sauce.
Tips for Making the Perfect Dynamite Roll
- To prevent the rice from sticking to your hands: Before handling rice, you can dip your hands into Tezu water. It’s a hand-dipping liquid made with 1/4 cup water and 2 teaspoons of rice vinegar.
- To prevent sushi rolls from falling apart: You’ll need to squeeze the roll gently but firmly while rolling. Once you finish, you can place the bamboo mat over the sushi roll and gently squeeze the roll again.
How To Store Dynamite Rolls
These are the two best ways to store dynamite rolls:
- Fridge: Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap (so no air reaches it) and then place all the leftover rolls in an airtight container with a lid that seals properly. Store in the fridge for no more than 24 hours.
- Freezer: Follow the same process but place the container in the freezer for no more than 2 to 3 days.
FAQ
Are Dynamite Rolls Healthy?
Thanks to the vegetables and fruit, a dynamite roll contains protein, dietary fiber and beneficial vitamins and minerals. However, tempura shrimp is high in calories and should be eaten sparingly.
Is A Dynamite Roll Cooked Or Raw?
A dynamite roll consists of rice, vegetables, fruit and tempura-fried shrimp, so it does not contain any raw fish.
Do Dynamite Rolls Have Crab?
No, dynamite rolls do not contain crab. The name comes from the shrimp tail that protrudes from the roll like a dynamite fuse.
Can I Eat Dynamite Rolls While Pregnant?
As long as your seafood is cooked to 145°F, you can eat it while pregnant. Avoid eating raw fish or seafood high in mercury (like tuna).
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Dynamite Roll Recipe
Ingredients
Sushi Rice
- 1 cup sushi rice, or 2 cups cooked
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Dynamite Roll
- ½ mango, sliced into matchsticks
- ½ cucumber, sliced into matchsticks
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 nori seaweed sheets
- 4 tempura shrimp
Dynamite Sauce
- ½ cup mayo, or equivalent
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For Serving – Optional
- sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- wasabi paste
- pickled ginger
Instructions
Cook Sushi Rice
- Using a sieve, rinse the sushi rice several times in cold water to remove excess starch. Then soak for about 30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, add 1 ¼ cups water per 1 cup of rice and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Leave the rice to cook for 1 hour, or until fluffy. (If you have one, a rice cooker is ideal for this.) l
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar and vegetable oil together. Add this to your cooked rice and stir to coat the rice. Season to taste.
Make the Sushi Roll
- Cover a bamboo mat with plastic wrap. Place a nori (seaweed) sheet on top and spread the rice over the sheet in a thin layer.
- Flip the sheet over (so the rice side faces down). Add mango, cucumber, avocado and tempura shrimp along one side. Take care not to overdo the fillings as this will make it difficult to roll.
- Using the bamboo mat to help you, carefully fold the roll over, squeezing it gently each time until you have a long cylindrical shape. Dip a sharp knife in water and use it to cut the roll into segments and then into bite-size pieces.
Make Dynamite Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dynamite sauce.
- Drizzle the dynamite sauce over the pieces and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Serve with Wasabi, pickled ginger and soy sauce.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
