Easy, crispy golden brown egg rolls bursting with delicious flavor in every bite!

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14 Mar, 2025

Easy, crispy golden brown egg rolls bursting with delicious flavor in every bite!

Homemade sushi can take some time, but it’s worth the effort. Make a crunchy roll sushi next time for a delicious sushi roll with a bit of crunchy texture to it.

Making sushi at home saves a lot of money since eating at a sushi bar can be expensive. When you make it yourself, you buy the ingredients, but it still costs much less. Plus, making food from scratch lets you customize the ingredients to your liking

You can serve your sushi roll with soy sauce, eel sauce, spicy sauce, unagi sauce, spicy mayonnaise, teriyaki sauce, or lemon juice. All are great options depending on if you want to keep the sushi recipe mild or spicy, bold or sweet, etc

Crunchy Sushi Roll Tips

To make a perfect crunchy sushi roll, it's best to place plastic wrap on the sushi mat to prevent the rice from sticking and make rolling easier. Lightly wetting your hands before handling the rice helps prevent it from sticking. When spreading the rice on the nori, it should be applied in a thin, even layer to avoid making rolling difficult. Flipping the rice-covered nori should be done gently to maintain the shape of the roll. For the signature crunch, tempura flakes, panko breadcrumbs, or crispy fried onions can be used. A sharp knife dipped in water ensures clean cuts when slicing the roll. Adding sauces like eel sauce, spicy mayo, or soy sauce enhances the flavor

Crunchy Roll Sushi Recipe Step by Step

1 sheet of seaweed (nori) 🌿

A single sheet of dried seaweed, which serves as the base for the sushi roll and helps hold everything together.

1/2 cup sushi rice, prepared 🍚

Sushi rice should be cooked and seasoned with a mix of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to give it the traditional sushi flavor and sticky texture needed for rolling.

4 pieces shrimp tempura 🍤

Shrimp dipped in tempura batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy, adding a crunchy texture and rich flavor to the roll.

1 avocado, sliced 🥑

A ripe avocado, sliced thinly, adds a creamy texture and balances the crunch of the shrimp tempura.

1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, toasted to golden brown 🥖🔥

Light, airy Japanese-style breadcrumbs toasted until golden and crispy, used as a topping for extra crunch and texture

Delicious Sauces to Pair with Sushi 🍣

Spicy mayo sauce is my go-to for adding a creamy, fiery kick to sushi, made with mayo, sriracha, and a

splash of lemon juice for balance. Teriyaki sauce brings a sweet and savory touch with its glossy

texture, blending soy sauce, honey, ginger, and a bit of cornstarch for thickness. Eel sauce, packed with

umami goodness, is a must for sushi lovers, made from soy sauce, sugar, and mirin, giving rolls a deep,

caramelized flavor. Ginger sesame sauce is light and refreshing, combining sesame oil, soy sauce, fresh

ginger, and honey for a perfect dipping option. Wasabi mayo sauce is a creamy yet bold choice,

blending mayo with a hint of wasabi and lemon juice for that extra zing. If you ask me, spicy mayo and

eel sauce together? Absolute perfection! 😋

Main Ingredients

Rice Japanese short-grain sushi rice mixed with rice vinegar sugar and salt for a distinctive flavor

Nori Dried seaweed sheets used to wrap sushi rolls like maki

Various Fillings
Raw fish like salmon tuna shrimp eel octopus
Cooked seafood like shrimp crab grilled eel
Vegetables like avocado cucumber carrot Japanese radish
Egg like Japanese omelet
Tofu or seaweed for vegetarian options

Sauces and Side Condiments

Wasabi a spicy Japanese horseradish paste
Pickled ginger used to refresh the palate between bites
Soy sauce for dipping and extra flavor
Teriyaki sauce or spicy mayo as an optional topping

Popular Types of Sushi

Maki sushi sushi rolls wrapped in nori
Nigiri sushi small rice balls topped with slices of raw fish
Uramaki sushi inside out rolls with rice on the outside and nori inside
Temaki sushi hand rolled sushi shaped like a cone

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Is Sushi Healthy for Seniors? 🍣👵

Certain foods have an undeniable health halo, but it can be tricky to know whether that reputation is earned. That can lead to you wondering if what you’ve heard is legitimate. Case in point: Is sushi healthy?

The answer, like many things, is slightly complicated. “Sushi can be a healthy choice or fall more into the fast food category,” says Christy Brissette, M.S., R.D., owner of 80 Twenty Nutrition in Laguna Beach

Health Benefits of Sushi for Seniors

Rich in Omega-3 🐟 Salmon and tuna are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health and brain function

Easy to Digest

🍚 Sushi rice is soft and easy to chew, making it a suitable option for seniors with dental or digestive issues.

Good Source of Protein 💪

Shrimp, salmon, tuna, and even tofu in sushi provide essential protein to maintain muscle mass as we age.

Packed with Antioxidants

Broccoli, spinach, carrots and potatoes are all high in antioxidants, and so are artichokes, cabbage, asparagus, avocados, beetroot, radish, lettuce, sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkin, collard greens and kale. Using lots of spices in cooking is good

Tips for Eating Sushi Safely and Healthily

Limit Raw Fish Consumption ⚠️ Seniors may have weaker immune systems, so it’s safer to choose cooked options like shrimp tempura or grilled salmon to reduce the risk of bacterial infections

Opt for Brown Rice Instead of White

🍙 Brown rice is high in fiber, which promotes digestive health and helps manage blood sugar levels.

Eat in Moderation 🍣 Some sushi rolls contain high-calorie ingredients like mayonnaise or excess rice, so portion control is keY

Ensure High-Quality Fish

🐠 Always buy sushi from reputable sources or prepare it at home using fresh ingredients to avoid contamination risks

Sushi isn’t just delicious—it can be a nutritious addition to a senior’s diet when enjoyed wisely. Do you know a senior who loves sushi? 😊

Easy, crispy golden brown egg rolls bursting with delicious flavor in every bite!