Are you looking for a refreshing and delicious dish to enjoy on a hot summer day? If so, alaskan king crab summer rolls are a must-try. These rolls are made with fresh alaskan king crab, crisp vegetables, and flavorful herbs, all wrapped in a light and delicate rice paper wrapper. The result is a dish that is both light and satisfying, making it perfect for a summer meal.
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CRAB SUMMER ROLLS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 6 summer rolls
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, tamari, chili paste, ginger and 1 tablespoon water. Set aside to let the flavors marry for about 10 minutes.
- For the rolls: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the rice noodles with the sesame oil.
- Fill a pie pan with warm tap water. Working with one wrapper at a time, soak the rice paper in the warm water for about 30 seconds or until pliable. Lay a few pieces of cilantro and basil across the center of the wrapper. Top the herbs with some crab, followed by some of the red pepper and cucumber. Top with approximately 1/3 cup of the dressed rice noodles. Roll the edge closest to you over the filling, pulling tightly. Fold in the ends and continue to roll to seal. Store on a tray with a damp paper towel. Continue with the remaining wrappers and filling. Serve with the dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 1 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 2 milligrams, Sodium 546 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 3 grams
ALASKAN KING CRAB SUMMER ROLLS
Steps:
- Peel daikon and cut into julienne (thin matchsticks). Transfer to a small bowl.
- Cut carrot into 2-inch lengths, then cut into julienne. Add to daikon and toss with lime juice, sesame oil, and salt to taste.
- Cut cucumber into julienne.
- Purée jalapeño and avocado with vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender, then transfer to a bowl and stir in mayonnaise and tobiko.
- Stir together yuzu juice, soy sauce, and chile oil in a small bowl.
- Soak 2 rice-paper wrappers in a 13-by 9-inch baking dish of warm water until pliable, about 5 seconds. Put 1 soaked wrapper on a damp kitchen towel (not terry cloth), then place other wrapper below the first (closer to you), overlapping them halfway. Put one fourth of crabmeat across lower third of wrapper (nearest you), leaving a 2-inch border at bottom. Spread with 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado mixture and top with one fourth each of carrot mixture, cucumber, and sliced scallion. Fold bottom of wrapper over filling and roll up tightly, putting 2 cilantro sprigs on wrapper halfway through. Make 3 more rolls in same manner (you will have avocado mixture left over).
- Trim ends and cut each roll into 4 pieces. Divide among 8 shallow bowls, standing them up, and top each with a dollop of avocado mixture and a cilantro leaf. Drizzle yuzu sauce around rolls.
CALIFORNIA ROLLS
These homemade sushi rolls are filled with avocado and crab.
Yield Makes 36 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl toss the avocado gently with the lemon juice. Dry roast each sheet of asakusa nori over direct heat, holding it at opposite corners with tongs and waving it back and forth over the burner, for 30 seconds, or until it turns green.
- Lay a dry sudare (a bamboo mat used for rolling sushi and other foods) on a work surface so that the slats run horizontally. Put a piece of the nori on the sudare with a long side facing you and with dampened hands spread 1/2 cups vinegared rice onto it, leaving a 1-inch border along the top edge. Spread a small bit of the wasabi paste horizontally across the center of the rice. (Use the wasabi paste sparingly as it is very hot.) Arrange 3 avocado slices overlapping slightly in a horizontal line over the wasabi paste and top them with one sixth of the crab meat. Grasp the edges of the nori and the mat from the side facing you, lift the nori and the mat slightly, and roll the nori evenly and tightly away from you, pressing down slightly with each quarter turn. Seal the roll with a drop of water on the far edge of the nori, press the seam closed, and transfer the roll to a cutting board. Make 5 more rolls in the same manner. With a serrated knife dipped in hot water trim the ends of the rolls and cut each roll crosswise into six 1-inch sections.
- Make the sauce:
- In a small serving bowl combine the soy sauce, the vinegar, and the rice wine.
- Arrange the rolls cut side up decoratively on a platter and serve them with the sauce.
Tips:
- To make the perfect rice paper wrapper, dip it in warm water for a few seconds until it becomes pliable. Be careful not to over-soak it, or it will become too soft and tear easily.
- Use a variety of fillings to create colorful and flavorful summer rolls. Some popular options include Alaskan king crab, avocado, cucumber, carrots, and bell peppers.
- Be creative with your dipping sauce. Try a simple soy sauce and vinegar mixture, or experiment with different flavors like peanut sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or hoisin sauce.
- Serve the summer rolls immediately after assembling them, or they will become soggy. You can also store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
Conclusion:
Alaskan king crab summer rolls are a delicious and refreshing appetizer or light meal. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of fillings and dipping sauces to choose from, there is sure to be a combination that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful dish to serve, give these summer rolls a try.
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