Crab and asparagus sushi with ponzu sauce

Prep
25m
Cook
30m
makes
6 Sushi rolls
Crab and asparagus sushi with ponzu sauce
Crab and asparagus sushi with ponzu sauce
Crab and asparagus sushi with ponzu sauce
Crab and asparagus are a great match - serve them in this easy sushi dish and wait for the compliments.

Ingredients (12)

  • 200g sushi rice
  • 2 tbs sushi Seasoning
  • 6 asparagus spears, blanched, refreshed
  • 250g fresh crab meat
  • 2 tbs Japanese mayonnaise
  • 6 sheets nori
  • 1 tbs wasabi paste

Ponzu sauce

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) mirin
  • 2 tbs obento rice wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbs soy sauce
  • 2 tbs bonito flakes

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    For the ponzu sauce, place all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to the boil, then turn off the heat and cool. When cool, transfer to a serving bowl. set aside
  • 2.
    Rinse rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Place in a saucepan with 350ml cold water and bring to the boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat, cover and stand for 10 minutes. season with 1 tsp salt and spread on a lined baking tray, sprinkle with the sushi seasoning and cool completely.
  • 3.
    Cut asparagus into 10cm lengths and set aside. In a bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise and seasoning. set aside.
  • 4.
    Divide the rice into 6 portions. Place a sheet of nori, shiny-side down, on a sushi mat and spread 1 portion of rice over the nori, leaving a 2cm border on the edge furthest from you. spread a small amount of wasabi on the rice, add an asparagus spear and one-sixth of the crab mixture, then roll up, lifting the mat as you go. sprinkle the exposed nori edge with water and press to seal.
  • 5.
    Repeat to make 6 rolls and chill until ready to serve. slice the sushi into rounds and serve with the ponzu sauce.
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