Sushi is not just for when eating out, it is easier to make from home than you think! Try these delicious panko baked avocado sushi rolls for a perfect initiation to the art of sushi making. The crispy avocado fries combined with the sweet tahini sauce is an irresistible combination!
Vegan sushi rolls made with brown rice should get much more attention. I used to think it was unacceptable to use brown rice when making vegan sushi rolls, but after getting used to it, I simply cant go back to white rice.
Because either when making sweet potato sushi rolls or tomato tuna sushi, the chewiness and heartiness from the brown rice adds some much texture and helps you feel fuller too.
What I do is simply use a short grain brown rice like this one from Lundberg. Cook it accordingly to the packaging, then add the rice seasonings as described in the recipe. I find that brown rice does not get as sticky compared to a classic Japanese style white rice, but still works great when making.
Panko (Japanese Style Bread Flakes), 8 OZ Sushi Chef® Panko bread flakes are much lighter and crunchier than ordinary bread crumbs. These delicious bread flakes are made from bread baked using a traditional Japanese recipe. The loaves are slowly dried and then shredded into crispy flakes.
How to make panko baked avocado sushi rolls
Do not be overwhelmed by the few steps in this recipe! It might not be ideal for a quick lunch, but will still come together easier than you think.
You will start by making brown rice sushi. It will be cooked within 30-40 minutes, which will give you enough time to prepare the rest of the ingredients. Once the rice is cooked, you will have to add an easy to make sushi rice seasoning and everything should be ready for you to roll the sushi!
While the rice is cooking, make the vegan panko baked avocado fries. Creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside avocado fries. So delicious! Avocado slices are breaded and cooked in the oven. For the breading, you will dip the slices in flax egg, then in a panko mixture. The result is somehow similar to avocado tempura!
Flax eggs is made by mixing flax meal (ground flax seeds) with water. This is my go-to replacement for beaten eggs when breading.
Choose ripe enough avocados, but ones that are also still a bit firm for this recipe. If they are too ripe, they might break during the breading process. Also, remove the peel by hand instead of scooping the flesh out with a spoon. This will keep the avocado intact and easier to slice.
Tempura vegetables are more widely used when making sushi. It is typically made using a more classic batter (flour, iced water, lightening agents, eggs, spices, etc) then deep fried in oil. Wanting to keep this recipe oil free, using panko breadcrumbs is a healthier way to get that crunchy and light breading effect around the avocado.
While the avocado tempura bites are cooking, prepare the sweet tahini sauce and the sushi fillings (shredded carrot, julienned cucumber, sliced purple cabbage, etc).
Once you got everything ready, its time to roll!
Choice of fillings for these vegan sushi rolls
I love crunchy filling for these sushi rolls, especially since the inside of the avocado fries and rice are already quite soft and creamy. Carrot, cucumber and purple cabbage add that crispy texture that balances the maki.
Fresh herbs (cilantro, mint or basil) would add lots of taste, so dont hesitate to add some too. Try also adding green onion, crunchy lettuce or even sliced mango, yum!
CRISPY SHRIMP TEMPURA MAKI ROLL – DEEP FRIED SHUSHI ROLLS
FAQ
What is panko made of?
What is the crunchy stuff on top of sushi?
What’s the difference between panko and regular crumbs?
What’s in Japanese panko?
How do you use panko in sushi?
One of its most common uses in sushi, is soaking an inside-out roll in tempura, then rolling it in panko, and lastly deep frying, Some use panko to decorate and enrich inside out rolls with out frying the entire roll by frying the panko alone, and then spreading it over the inside out sushi roll just before cutting.
How do you eat Panko bread crumbs on a sushi roll?
Take your panko breadcrumbs that have been cooling and spoon them on top of your sushi roll. Place a new piece of plastic wrap on top and cover it with the sushi mat. Squeeze gently to shape the bread crumbs around the roll; this allows you to get more crumbs all over the roll!
Is Panko a Japanese food?
Panko is a key ingredient in several traditional Japanese dishes, so for more info, we consulted Pascale Yamashita, a recipe developer, food stylist, food photographer and avid food lover based in Japan. What Is Panko?
What is crunchy Roll Sushi?
Crunchy roll sushi is a unique variation of the classic California Roll. It’s a type of maki sushi (rolled sushi) made with crispy shrimp tempura or imitation crab and tasty avocado. It’s an inside-out roll, meaning the rice is on the outside. What truly sets this roll apart is the crunchy topping of toasted Panko breadcrumbs.