Tutorial 7.3 tempura shrimp and soft shell crab roll

This guide will teach you how to make a vertical Uramaki roll using a half-sheet of nori. This technique is perfect for rolls with multiple or bulky ingredients, offering more flexibility and easier rolling than traditional horizontal methods.

Ingredients for Sample Roll

• Half-sheet of nori

• Sushi rice

• Spicy mayo

• Lettuce

• 2 pieces of shrimp tempura (or fried fish for a shrimp-free alternative)

• Carrot

• Avocado

• Eel sauce (optional, for drizzling)

Where image one shrimp two peices or subsitute fried fish used only when you dont have shrimp or allegric to shrimp

Step-by-Step Process

1. Prepare the Nori

• Use a half-sheet of nori

• Spread rice on one side of the nori

• Leave a space on one side if you want to reduce rice quantity

2. Flip and Add Fillings

• Turn the nori over, rice-side down

• Place the edge with rice at the bottom

3. Add Ingredients

• Start with sauce (e.g., spicy mayo) to avoid getting it on your hands while rolling

• Layer other ingredients on top of the sauce

• Add remaining ingredients (lettuce, shrimp tempura, carrot, avocado)

4. Rolling Technique

• Roll freehand for this style

• Use the makisu (bamboo mat) to shape the roll after rolling

5. Cutting

• Aim for 5-6 pieces per roll

6. Finishing Touch

• For rolls with fried ingredients, consider drizzling eel sauce on top to enhance flavor

Tips and Variations

1. This method works well with a full sheet of nori too, which might be easier for beginners

2. Full sheets provide more room to work and are less likely to break when cutting

3. Experiment with different nori sizes to find what works best for you

4. Ideal for bulky or difficult-to-roll ingredients

Advantages for Beginners

• More room to work with, especially when using a full sheet

• Less chance of the roll breaking apart during cutting

• Easier to include multiple ingredients

Customization Options

• Adjust rice quantity by leaving more or less space on the nori

• Ideal for low-carb sushi lovers who want to taste multiple ingredients without excess rice

• Experiment with different combinations of ingredients

Remember, practice makes perfect. Don't be discouraged if your first attempts aren't flawless – each roll is an opportunity to improve your technique and creativity in sushi making!