Crispy Deep Fried Sushi Roll with Spicy Mayo and Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 cup Japonica or short-grain white rice, rinsed very well
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sriracha
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari
• 1 teaspoon cane sugar
• 2 toasted nori sheets
• 1 cup cooked sushi rice
• 1 ½ teaspoons wasabi paste (optional)
• 4 medium fresh asparagus spears, raw or lightly steamed
• 6 long slices of red bell pepper
• 12 medium cooked shrimp
• 6 avocado slices
• 1 whole egg
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup neutral oil (grapeseed, canola, or avocado)
• 2 scallions, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds