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This Japanese main features Fresh Ahi Tuna or other. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Tempura Ahi Roll
Description
This Japanese main features Fresh Ahi Tuna or other. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Sushi style fish 2 ea Nori Paper 1 ea Cucumber sliced lengthwise 1 ea Carrot sliced lengthwise Toasted sesame seeds Oil for deep frying 1 c Flour 1 c Club Soda 1 ea Egg yolk
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Slice ahi to 1/4 inch thick rectangle 4 to 6 inches on either side.
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Roll two slices each of the carrot and cucumber inside the tuna.
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Roll the tuna inside a sheet of the seaweed paper and seal sheet with a dab of water.
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Prepare the deep fryer by heating the oil to 350 to 370 F (188&# 194;°C).
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Prepare the tempura batter by mixing the flour, egg yolk and club soda.
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The amount of flour and soda should be modified to give the tempura the right consistency.
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The batter should be thick enough to coat, but runny enough to spread easily.
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When oil is ready,
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coat the
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roll in batter and deep
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fry for no more than three minutes when the batter becomes a light golden color.
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Left over carrots and cucumber or other vegitables (mushrooms come out great) can be tempura fried as well.
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Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel.
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Trim off ends to make a flat surface for presentation.
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Slice in half diagonally, then
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slice each half into two pieces, one flat on both sides and one with one diagonal and one flat side.
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The ahi should be only slightly cooked on the outter edge, but should remain mostly raw throughout.
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Stand roll on edge on plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Can be served with ponzu, soy or soy-wasabi sauce
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 104.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.6g6%
- Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
- Cholesterol 25.5mg9%
- Sodium 25.0mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 15.9g32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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