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Spider Roll[edit]

A Spider Roll is a type of sushi roll that is popular in Japanese cuisine. It is known for its distinctive use of soft-shell crab as the main ingredient, which is deep-fried to create a crispy texture. The roll is typically wrapped in nori, a type of edible seaweed, and sushi rice.

Ingredients[edit]

The primary ingredient in a Spider Roll is the soft-shell crab, which is a crab that has recently molted its old exoskeleton and is still soft. This allows the entire crab to be eaten, including the shell. The crab is usually battered and deep-fried to achieve a crunchy texture.

Other common ingredients in a Spider Roll include:

Preparation[edit]

The preparation of a Spider Roll involves several steps:

1. Frying the Crab: The soft-shell crab is cleaned and then coated in a light batter before being deep-fried until golden brown.

2. Rolling the Sushi: A sheet of nori is placed on a bamboo sushi mat, and a layer of sushi rice is spread over it. The fried crab, along with slices of cucumber, avocado, and lettuce, is placed on top of the rice.

3. Rolling and Cutting: The sushi is rolled tightly using the bamboo mat, and then sliced into bite-sized pieces.

4. Garnishing: The roll is often garnished with tobiko and a drizzle of spicy mayonnaise.

Variations[edit]

While the basic Spider Roll remains consistent, there are several variations that can be found, depending on the region and the chef's creativity. Some variations include the addition of cream cheese, jalapeño, or different types of sashimi.

Serving[edit]

Spider Rolls are typically served as part of a sushi platter, often accompanied by soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger. They are enjoyed for their combination of textures and flavors, with the crispy crab contrasting with the soft rice and creamy avocado.

Related Pages[edit]

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-Overview of Spider Roll:
+== Spider Roll ==
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+[[File:Spider_Roll_2010.jpg|thumb|right|A Spider Roll served on a plate]]
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-'''Spider Roll''' is a type of [[sushi]] roll that includes [[soft-shell crab]] and other ingredients such as [[cucumber]], [[avocado]], and [[sushi rice]], and is wrapped in [[nori]] (seaweed).
+A '''Spider Roll''' is a type of [[sushi]] roll that is popular in [[Japanese cuisine]]. It is known for its distinctive use of [[soft-shell crab]] as the main ingredient, which is deep-fried to create a crispy texture. The roll is typically wrapped in [[nori]], a type of edible seaweed, and [[sushi rice]].
+== Ingredients ==
+The primary ingredient in a Spider Roll is the [[soft-shell crab]], which is a crab that has recently molted its old exoskeleton and is still soft. This allows the entire crab to be eaten, including the shell. The crab is usually battered and deep-fried to achieve a crunchy texture.
+Other common ingredients in a Spider Roll include:
-==Ingredients==
-The main ingredients of a Spider Roll are:
-* [[Soft-shell crab]]
-* [[Sushi rice]]
-* [[Nori]]
 * [[Cucumber]]
 * [[Avocado]]
+* [[Lettuce]]
+* [[Mayonnaise]] or [[spicy mayonnaise]]
+* [[Tobiko]] (flying fish roe)
+== Preparation ==
+The preparation of a Spider Roll involves several steps:
+. '''Frying the Crab''': The soft-shell crab is cleaned and then coated in a light batter before being deep-fried until golden brown.
+. '''Rolling the Sushi''': A sheet of nori is placed on a bamboo sushi mat, and a layer of sushi rice is spread over it. The fried crab, along with slices of cucumber, avocado, and lettuce, is placed on top of the rice.
+. '''Rolling and Cutting''': The sushi is rolled tightly using the bamboo mat, and then sliced into bite-sized pieces.
-==Preparation==
+. '''Garnishing''': The roll is often garnished with tobiko and a drizzle of spicy mayonnaise.
-The [[soft-shell crab]] is first battered and deep fried. The [[sushi rice]] is then spread on the [[nori]], followed by the [[cucumber]] and [[avocado]]. The fried crab is then placed on top and the nori is rolled tightly around the ingredients.
-==Serving==
+== Variations ==
-Spider Rolls are typically served sliced into smaller pieces, with [[soy sauce]], [[wasabi]], and [[pickled ginger]] on the side.
-==Variations==
+While the basic Spider Roll remains consistent, there are several variations that can be found, depending on the region and the chef's creativity. Some variations include the addition of [[cream cheese]], [[jalapeño]], or different types of [[sashimi]].
-There are many variations of the Spider Roll, some of which include additional ingredients such as [[spicy mayonnaise]], [[sesame seeds]], and [[roe]].
-==See Also==
+== Serving ==
-* [[California roll]]
-* [[Dragon roll]]
-* [[Rainbow roll]]
+Spider Rolls are typically served as part of a sushi platter, often accompanied by [[soy sauce]], [[wasabi]], and [[pickled ginger]]. They are enjoyed for their combination of textures and flavors, with the crispy crab contrasting with the soft rice and creamy avocado.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Sushi]]
+* [[Soft-shell crab]]
+* [[Nori]]
+* [[Tobiko]]
+[[Category:Japanese cuisine]]
 [[Category:Sushi]]
-[[Category:Japanese cuisine]]
-[[Category:Seafood dishes]]
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