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Tenmusu
Tenmusu
Tenmusu is a delicious Japanese dish consisting of tempura shrimp (ebi) wrapped in sushi rice and typically topped with a piece of nori (seaweed). It’s a popular snack or light meal in Japan and is known for its combination of crispy tempura and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
- 12 large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- Tempura batter mix
- Nori (seaweed) sheets
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- Soy sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice according to the package instructions and let it cool slightly. Season the rice with a little rice vinegar, sugar, and salt for flavor (optional).
- Prepare the tempura batter according to the package instructions.
- Dip the shrimp in the tempura batter and deep fry them in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Take a small handful of sushi rice and form it into a small oblong shape. Place a piece of nori on top of the rice.
- Place a tempura shrimp on top of the nori and gently press it into the rice to make a tight ball.
- Repeat the process to make more Tenmusu balls.
- Serve the Tenmusu with soy sauce for dipping, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
The preparation time for making Tenmusu can vary depending on your cooking experience and the specific steps you take. However, on average, it may take about 30-45 minutes to prepare the ingredients (peeling and deveining shrimp, cooking rice, making tempura batter) and assemble the Tenmusu balls.
The cook time for frying the tempura shrimp typically takes about 2-3 minutes per batch, depending on the size of your frying pot and the heat of the oil.
Overall, you can expect a total time of around 45 minutes to 1 hour to make Tenmusu from start to finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 76g (25%)Protein: 14g (28%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.2g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 76mg (25%)Sodium: 353mg (15%)Potassium: 139mg (4%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Vitamin A: 108IU (2%)Calcium: 47mg (5%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
