CRAB AND EGG MAKI WITH TOBIKO

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Categories     Egg     Appetizer     Crab     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 36 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound lump crab meat (about 1 packed cup)
1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar
For nori egg sheets:
1 1/2 cups lightly beaten eggs (5 to 6 large)
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil for brushing skillet
three 8- by 7 1/2-inch sheets toasted nori
For dipping sauce
1/3 cup Japanese soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons water
3 ounces (total) plain tobiko (flying-fish roe), flavored/seasoned tobiko*, and/or golden whitefish caviar*
*available at some specialty foods shops and by mail order in 1-ounce containers from Collins Caviar Co., tel. (800) 226-0342

Steps:

  • Pick over crab meat to remove any bits of cartilage and shell and stir together with vinegar and salt to taste. Chill crab, covered.
  • Make nori egg sheets:
  • In a 2-cup measure stir together eggs, mirin, water, and salt until just combined. Lightly brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet with oil and heat over moderately low heat until just hot. (A drop of egg mixture should set without sizzling or browning.) Pour 1/2 cup egg mixture into skillet, tilting to coat bottom evenly. Cook egg mixture until set on underside but still slightly wet on top, about 1 minute, and center 1 nori sheet on top, pressing gently with fingers to adhere nori to egg. Cook sheet until egg under nori is set, about 30 seconds more (egg not covered by nori may not be completely set) and invert onto a sheet of wax paper. Invert nori egg sheet onto a cutting board and discard wax paper. Trim egg even with nori, discarding excess, and halve sheet crosswise. Stack halves and cover with a damp paper towel. Make and halve 2 more nori egg sheets in same manner, using a fresh sheet of wax paper for each.
  • Have ready 6 rinsed and squeezed-dry paper towels. On a work surface put 1 nori egg sheet half, nori side up and with a long side close to you. Spread 2 1/2 tablespoons crab mixture over nori, leaving a 3/4-inch-wide nori border along far edge of sheet. Beginning with long side closest to you, tightly roll up sheet and wrap in 1 damp paper towel. Make 5 more rolls in same manner. Rolls may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, wrapped in damp paper towels in a sealable plastic bag.
  • Make dipping sauce:
  • In a small bowl stir together soy sauce, mirin, and water.
  • Gently unwrap rolls from paper towels and put, seam sides down, on cutting board. With a sharp knife trim ends and halve rolls crosswise. Cut each half into 3 pieces and top each piece with a small mound of tobiko and/or caviar Serve rolls with dipping sauce.

Nesha Walz
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The maki rolls are amazing and they're perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Mengela Lovis
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This recipe is a keeper! The maki rolls are delicious and they're so easy to make.


Alexa Roman
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These maki rolls are always a hit at my parties. They're easy to make and they're always delicious.


Dikshya Marasini
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I love this recipe! The maki rolls are so flavorful and they're perfect for a party or a special occasion.


Kimberley Parrish
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This is my go-to recipe for crab and egg maki. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Mwajuma Mohammed
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! The maki rolls are delicious and they're always a hit at parties.


Zainab
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This recipe was a waste of time. The maki rolls were not good at all. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Hood Classikz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the maki rolls turned out terrible. They were too dry and the filling was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Godknows Sibanda
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This recipe was a bit too challenging for me. The maki rolls were difficult to roll and they didn't turn out looking very good. The flavor was also just okay.


The Relevant Nerd
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I'm not a big fan of sushi, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The maki rolls were actually really good. I especially liked the tobiko.


temamuli douglas
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These maki rolls were delicious! The crab and egg were a perfect combination, and the tobiko added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Khalia Wilson
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Luka Baazovi
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This recipe was a bit challenging for me, but it was worth it! The maki rolls were delicious and my friends loved them. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sushi.


M'kal
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The maki rolls were easy to make and they looked just like the ones in the picture. The flavor was also spot-on. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Eric Ray
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This crab and egg maki with tobiko was a delightful dish! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The crab was fresh and sweet, the egg was fluffy and savory, and the tobiko added a nice pop of briny flavor. The nori wrapper was crispy a