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Aromatic Japanese Vegetable Tempura Rolls – A Delectable Snack for Foodies

A flavorful japanese snack perfect for vegetarian eaters - made for visual appeal and culinary depth.

πŸ•’ (Prep, Cook, Total) Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 45 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6 servings
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Japanese

Allergens

Contains no common allergens unless specified.

Ingredients

  • 200g Sushi Rice 1 Nori Sheet (per roll) 1 cup Tempura Batter Mix 1/2 cup Cold Water (for batter) 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying) 1/2 cup Mixed Vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, and onions) 3 tbsp Soy Sauce (reduced sodium) 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar 1 tsp Sugar 2 tbsp Mirin 1 tbsp Mayonnaise 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds (toasted)

Instructions

  1. a. Prepare sushi rice and let it cool. b. Prepare tempura batter by mixing the tempura mix with cold water. c. Slice vegetables into thin strips. d. Heat vegetable oil in a pan for frying. e. Dip vegetables in the batter and fry until golden brown. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels. f. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, mirin, mayonnaise, and sriracha to create the spicy mayo sauce. g. Assemble rolls by spreading a thin layer of sushi rice on nori sheet, add vegetables and tempura pieces, roll, and cut into bite sized pieces. h. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with sauces.

Chef’s Insight

Experiment with different seasonal vegetables for variety and flavor.

Notes

Adjust the spiciness of the sauce according to personal preference.

Cultural or Historical Background

Tempura was introduced to Japan in the 16th century by Portuguese missionaries, becoming a popular dish in Japanese cuisine.