Spicy Krab Dragon Roll

The Spicy Krab Dragon Roll! It's a popular dish in many Japanese-American restaurants in the USA. Let's break it down so you can learn more about this delicious food:

What is a Dragon Roll?

A Dragon Roll is a type of sushi roll that typically consists of tempura shrimp, crab stick (surimi), and avocado, wrapped in nori seaweed and sushi rice. The roll is often topped with eel sauce, sesame seeds, and thinly sliced avocado.

What makes it "Spicy Krab"?

The "Spicy Krab" variation adds a spicy kick to the traditional Dragon Roll. The "Krab" refers to the imitation crab meat (surimi) used in the roll, which is often flavored with spicy mayonnaise or Sriracha sauce to give it a spicy kick.

Typical Ingredients:

How is it prepared?

1. The sushi chef prepares the sushi rice and nori sheets.

2. The imitation crab meat is mixed with spicy mayonnaise or Sriracha sauce to give it a spicy kick.

3. The tempura shrimp is prepared by deep-frying shrimp in a light batter.

4. The avocado and cucumber (if used) are sliced and set aside.

5. The chef assembles the roll by placing the spicy krab mixture, tempura shrimp, and avocado slices on the nori sheet, and then rolling it with the sushi rice.

6. The roll is sliced into individual pieces, and often topped with eel sauce, sesame seeds, and thinly sliced avocado.

Tips and Variations:

Now that you know more about the Spicy Krab Dragon Roll, I hope you're excited to try it at a Japanese-American restaurant near you!