BASIC CALIFORNIA ROLL

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This is a classic California roll recipe, great for those who are just learning to make sushi. Serve as an appetizer or as part of a Japanese meal.

Provided by ChefJackie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cucumber
3 ½ ounces crab sticks, finely chopped
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 sheets nori (dry seaweed)
2 ½ cups cooked sushi rice
2 ½ tablespoons sesame seeds
1 avocado, sliced
4 teaspoons tobiko (flying fish roe)

Steps:

  • Slice the ends off of the cucumber, then cut into quarters lengthwise. Thinly slice each quarter lengthwise to make spears.
  • Stir chopped crab sticks and mayonnaise together in a small bowl.
  • Lay 1 sheet of nori on a bamboo mat. Pat a thin, even layer of rice over the nori with wet hands, leaving a 1/3-inch edge at the bottom. Sprinkle rice with sesame seeds. Carefully flip over.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture in a line across the sheet about 1/3 of the way from the top. Layer with 1 to 2 cucumber spears and 1 to 3 slices of avocado.
  • Using the bamboo mat, roll the sheet tightly into a cylinder, starting at the top edge. Moisten the uncovered edge with water and finish rolling once you reached the bottom. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Slice each roll into 3/4-inch pieces. Garnish each piece with 1/8 teaspoon tobiko.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 300.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Samira Hussain
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I made these rolls vegan by using tofu instead of crab. They were still delicious!


shend gjyshinca
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I'm allergic to crab, so I substituted it with cooked salmon. The rolls were still delicious!


Nila nila
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Lovely Girl
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The rolls were not as flavorful as I expected.


Lenovo Tab
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These rolls were a bit too expensive to make. I think I'll just buy them from the store next time.


Tyrone York
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my rolls didn't turn out as good as I hoped. They were a little too loose, and the fillings kept falling out.


MD NIBIR SHEIKH
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These rolls were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more soy sauce and wasabi next time.


Yara Omar
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I made these California rolls for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Sajawal Bajwa
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The California rolls were delicious, but they were a little too spicy for me. Next time, I will use less Sriracha sauce.


Rinelda Sefefe
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I was looking for a recipe for California rolls that was easy to follow, and this one was perfect. The rolls turned out great, and I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Sudeep Bist
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These were the best California rolls I've ever had! The rice was perfectly cooked, and the fillings were fresh and flavorful.


THAUNG THAUNG
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The California rolls were a big hit with my family. They loved the creamy avocado and the crispy cucumber. I will definitely be making them again soon.


Vicky Sammuel
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These rolls were a bit more difficult to make than I expected, but they were worth the effort. They were so delicious and fresh.


Ms Kusum akter
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I was a little hesitant to make California rolls at home, but I'm so glad I did. They were so easy to make, and they tasted just as good as the ones I get from my favorite sushi restaurant.


Malik Hussnain
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These California rolls were amazing! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


Bitter Mooi2
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the California rolls turned out perfectly. They were so beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Soban Khani
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The California rolls were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I would definitely make them again.


Sarah Sarah
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This was my first time making California rolls, and they were delicious! I used imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber, and the rolls were so fresh and flavorful. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the nori sheets were easy to work with.