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Katsu Onigirazu (Sushi Sandwich) Recipe

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Katsu Onigirazu is a delightful Japanese-inspired sushi sandwich featuring crispy chicken katsu, seasoned sushi rice, fresh avocado, pickled vegetables, and a savory cabbage slaw. Wrapped in nori sheets, this handheld meal offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, combining the satisfying crunch of fried chicken with the freshness of pickled beetroot and carrot, creamy mayo-soy cabbage slaw, and fluffy omelette layers.

Ingredients

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Rice and Pickles

  • 75 g Sushi Rice
  • 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar (for rice)
  • 1 tsp Sugar (for rice)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (for rice)
  • 1/2 Raw beetroot, julienned
  • 100 ml Rice Wine Vinegar (for beetroot pickle)
  • 1 tbsp Sugar (for beetroot pickle)
  • 2 tsp Salt (for beetroot pickle)
  • 1/2 Carrot, julienned
  • 100 ml Rice Wine Vinegar (for carrot pickle)
  • 1 tbsp Sugar (for carrot pickle)
  • 2 tsp Salt (for carrot pickle)

Chicken Katsu

  • 1 Chicken Breast, sliced in half and then into a square shape
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1 Egg, whisked (for coating)
  • 2 tbsp Panko breadcrumbs
  • Oil for shallow frying (approx. 1 inch depth vegetable oil)

Slaw and Assembly

  • 1/4 White cabbage, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp Soy sauce
  • 1 Egg (for omelette)
  • 2 Nori Sheets
  • 1/2 Avocado, sliced

Instructions

  1. Cook the Rice: Prepare the sushi rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, allow it to cool slightly.
  2. Season the Rice: Mix 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooled rice and set it aside.
  3. Pickle the Beetroot: In a small bowl, combine 100 ml rice wine vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and 2 tsp salt. Microwave for 30 seconds until sugar dissolves. Add the julienned beetroot and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to pickle.
  4. Pickle the Carrot: Repeat the pickling process used for beetroot with 100 ml rice wine vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp salt, and the julienned carrot. Refrigerate similarly.
  5. Prepare the Cabbage Slaw: Combine the finely sliced white cabbage with 1 tbsp mayonnaise and 2 tsp soy sauce in a bowl. Refrigerate and let it rest while preparing other components.
  6. Make Chicken Katsu: Shape the chicken breast into a square roughly the size of the onigirazu. Coat the chicken pieces first in flour, then dip into whisked egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and shallow fry the chicken pieces for approximately 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  7. Prepare the Omelette: In a separate non-stick pan, pour in the whisked egg and cook into a square omelette that will fit inside the onigirazu. Remove and set aside.
  8. Assemble the Onigirazu: Place a nori sheet on a flat surface with a corner facing you. Then, spread half the seasoned rice into a square in the center. Layer with cabbage slaw, omelette, avocado slices, chicken katsu, pickled beetroot, pickled carrot, and top with the remaining rice. Place the second nori sheet on top. Fold the corners of the nori up and around the filling to form a neat parcel. Wrap in cling film to hold shape.
  9. Serve: Slice the onigirazu if desired and serve immediately with a side of spicy mayonnaise or your favorite dipping sauce for an extra kick.

Notes

  • For best results, allow the pickled beetroot and carrot to marinate longer for enhanced flavor.
  • Use freshly cooked sushi rice that is slightly cooled but still sticky to hold the sandwich together.
  • Adjust oil temperature during frying to avoid burning or undercooking the chicken katsu.
  • The omelette should be thin and square to fit neatly inside the sandwich.
  • Wrap tightly in cling film to help the nori sheet stick and shape the onigirazu.
  • Serve with spicy mayo or soy sauce-based dips for added flavor.

Keywords: Katsu Onigirazu, Sushi Sandwich, Chicken Katsu, Japanese Sandwich, Onigirazu, Sushi Rice Sandwich

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