Description

This homemade Dynamite Roll combines crispy tempura shrimp, creamy avocado, cucumber, and crab salad, all wrapped in perfectly seasoned sushi rice and nori. Finished with spicy mayo, unagi sauce, and sesame seeds, it’s a crunchy, creamy sushi roll you can easily make at home.

Ingredients

For the Sushi Roll:

2 cups short-grain sushi rice

8 imitation crab sticks (or real crab meat)

1 cup Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie mayo recommended)

1 medium avocado, sliced

1 medium English cucumber (or Persian cucumber)

5 sheets toasted nori seaweed

For the Garnish & Sauce:

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

1 tablespoon black sesame seeds (optional)

8 pieces tempura fried shrimp

2 tablespoons unagi sauce (eel sauce)

2 tablespoons spicy mayo (adjust spice to taste)

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Instructions

Cook the sushi rice: Rinse rice until the water runs clear. Cook according to package directions, then cool to room temperature.
Prepare the crab mixture: Chop imitation crab and mix with Japanese mayonnaise until evenly coated.
Set up: Cover a bamboo sushi mat with plastic wrap to prevent sticking.
Prepare the nori: Place a nori sheet shiny-side down on the mat. Trim edges if needed.
Spread the rice: With wet hands, spread a thin layer of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
Add sesame seeds: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the rice.
Assemble the roll: Flip the nori so the rice faces down. Add crab mixture, avocado, cucumber, and two pieces of tempura shrimp in the center.
Roll it up: Use the bamboo mat to roll tightly from the bottom up, applying gentle pressure to seal.
Slice and garnish: With a wet, sharp knife, cut into 8 equal pieces. Drizzle with spicy mayo and unagi sauce, then sprinkle black sesame seeds on top.

Notes

Use sushi rice for best texture—it’s sticky and holds the roll together perfectly.

Keep a small bowl of water nearby to wet your hands and knife for easier handling.

Make spicy mayo by mixing mayonnaise with sriracha to taste.

Tempura shrimp can be homemade or store-bought.

Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi for a complete sushi experience.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll (8 pieces)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 830mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 17g
Cholesterol: 85mg