Surf and Turf Sushi Rolls with Eggplant Tempura
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This delightful fusion dish combines the best of land and sea, featuring sushi-grade fish, succulent shrimp, savory pork, and crispy eggplant tempura. Perfect for a special dinner for four, this recipe will impress your guests with its unique flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- Sushi-grade fish (e.g., tuna or salmon) - 200g
- Thinly sliced pork belly - 200g
- Eggplant - 1 large
- Shrimp - 12 large, peeled and deveined
- Sushi rice - 2 cups (uncooked)
- Nori (seaweed) sheets - 8
- Tempura batter mix - 1 cup
- Soy sauce - for dipping
- Wasabi - optional
- Pickled ginger - optional
- Vegetable oil - for frying
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- Once cooked, let it cool slightly and season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to taste.
- Slice the eggplant into thin strips.
- Prepare the tempura batter according to the package instructions.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip the eggplant strips into the tempura batter and fry until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a skillet, cook the thinly sliced pork belly over medium heat until crispy and browned. Set aside.
- Boil or steam the shrimp until pink and cooked through. Set aside to cool.
- Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.
- Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- Place strips of sushi-grade fish, cooked shrimp, crispy pork belly, and a few pieces of eggplant tempura in the center of the rice.
- Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat, pressing firmly to seal the edges.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make a total of 8 rolls.
- Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6-8 pieces.
- Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
This Surf and Turf Sushi Roll with Eggplant Tempura is a unique and delicious way to enjoy a variety of flavors in one bite. The combination of fresh fish, savory pork, crispy shrimp, and crunchy eggplant tempura will leave your guests delighted and impressed. Enjoy this culinary adventure!