{"id":327993,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-24T23:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-tempura-rolls\/"},"modified":"2024-10-22T12:57:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T17:57:36","slug":"chicken-tempura-rolls","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-tempura-rolls\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Tempura Roll"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you love sushi but aren\u2019t loving the steady price rise of even grocery store rolls, don\u2019t forget about chicken tempura sushi. It still counts, even if this particular recipe takes a shortcut on the tempura coating. We\u2019re using pre-coated chicken tenders to get that crunch and crackle, but the other flavors are authentically Asian.<\/p>\n
The sushi mat can be intimidating at first. Go slow, be patient, and don\u2019t overload the filling. You\u2019ll have a perfectly formed roll that holds together in no time.<\/p>\n
In a large bowl, wash the sushi rice in several changes of cold water to remove the starch until the water is clear. Transfer to a large saucepan. Add water and allow it to stand for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n Cover the saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and let it stand for 10 minutes. Keep it covered.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip<\/em>: If your rice results tend to be hit and miss, borrow a tip from cooks who make it daily and use a rice cooker for perfectly soft, steamed rice every time.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.<\/p>\n Transfer the rice to a shallow bowl and sprinkle with some of the vinegar mixture. Save the remainder for the assembly phase. Slice the rice with a wooden paddle or spoon to break it apart and speed up the cooling. Cover it with a damp cloth to keep it moist, but do not refrigerate it, or it will harden.<\/p>\n Bake the chicken according to package directions and allow it to cool. Cut the tenders into long, thin strips. In a large bowl, combine the orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, minced ginger, pepper flakes, and sesame oil. Leave some aside for dressing. Add the chicken strips to the mixture and toss to coat thoroughly.<\/p>\n Cover the sushi mat with plastic wrap. Spread the crushed and toasted almonds in an even layer over the plastic wrap. Moisten your hands with some of the reserved vinegar mixture and press the warm rice in a thin and even layer over the almonds.<\/p>\n Arrange a small amount of chicken strips, green onion, red pepper, and navel orange strips over the rice in a band along the bottom edge of the plastic wrap rectangle. Holding the bamboo mat, roll the rectangle away from you. Be careful to enclose the filling with rice. Use the mat to help you squeeze the roll into a compact log. Remove the mat and set the tempura roll aside.<\/p>\n Cut the tempura roll into individual rounds and top with the remaining orange juice dressing.<\/p>\n Chicken tempura rolls can last longer in the refrigerator than raw fish sushi. But the rice still has a tendency to dry out and turn hard. You should wrap any uncut rolls tightly in plastic wrap and place cut pieces in an airtight container. They will last for up to three days.<\/p>\n Authentic sushi is usually made to order, but you can start on these tempura chicken rolls by preparing the rice and baking the chicken in advance. Refrigerate the chicken but not the rice. Cover the latter with a damp towel and keep it at room temperature for up to six hours.<\/p>\n The word “sushi” actually refers to the sourness of the rice versus the rice itself, but that doesn\u2019t mean any rice will do. You need a short-grain rice that will be sticky. If you can\u2019t find anything labeled as \u2018sushi rice\u2019, try arborio rice, normally used in risotto.<\/p>\n The sushi roll is the final dish, but feel free to add your own flourishes to the presentation with a spicy mayo dressing drizzled on top, sesame seeds, or fried onions. For an authentic look, serve with a smear of wasabi and a stack of pickled ginger.<\/p>\n Since packaged tenders can vary in quality, you can make your own panko chicken tenders with just three ingredients. Or try meatier boneless thighs for their richer dark meat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" These sushi rice rolls are delicious and are simpler to make than you think. An inexpensive bamboo mat and sticky rice are the keys to making these chicken tempura rolls. Your guest will really be impressed when you serve this scrumptious treat. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8049,"featured_media":2069031,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304272,307330,304328,304993,304998,304515,304988,304368,303887,306848,304347,304268,307307,304558,324623,307579,307559,304150,303883,304258,307594],"categories-v2":[259484,310369,308984,308940,308945,308880,308935,308745,308478,309603,308998,259483,310342,308910,309177,310563,310541,309434,308476,309599,339211],"coauthors":[343481],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Stuffed Chicken Rolls","post_link":"\/recipes\/stuffed-chicken-rolls\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps8126_TH163619B10_06_3b_WEB.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken & Bacon 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Step 2: Cook the rice<\/h3>\n
Diana Rattray for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 3: Make the vinegar dressing<\/h3>\n
Diana Rattray for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 4: Season the rice with the vinegar<\/h3>\n
Diana Rattray for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 5: Bake and dress the chicken tenders<\/h3>\n
Diana Rattray for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 6: Prepare your sushi roll<\/h3>\n
Diana Rattray for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 7: Roll out your chicken tempura sushi<\/h3>\n
Diana Rattray for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 8: Cut the roll into slices<\/h3>\n
Diana Rattray for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Diana Rattray for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Chicken Tempura Roll Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Chicken Tempura Roll<\/h2>\n
Can you make chicken tempura roll ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
Chicken Tempura Roll Tips<\/h2>\n
Diana Rattray for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Do you have to use sushi rice?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with chicken tempura roll?<\/h3>\n
What chicken can I use for tempura rolls?<\/h3>\n
Test Kitchen Tips<\/b>\r\n
Test Kitchen Tips<\/b>