California Roll

Recipe View Prepare Your Station: Gather all ingredients and ensure your workspace is clean and organized. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the Sushi Mat: Wrap a sushi rolling mat completely in plastic wrap to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup. Set aside. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Cook the Rice: In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed. (20-25 minutes). Transfer the cooked rice to a bowl and gently mix in the seasoned rice vinegar using a rice paddle or wooden spoon. Season with sugar and salt to taste. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature. (30 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the Crab Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the cooked crab meat with mayonnaise until well mixed. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Assemble the Rolls: Place a sheet of nori on a flat work surface. Evenly spread a thin layer of cooled rice over the nori sheet. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Invert and Layer: Carefully flip the nori sheet so the rice side is facing down on the prepared rolling mat. Arrange 2 to 3 slices of avocado across the center of the nori. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Add Crab: Top the avocado slices with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the prepared crab mixture. (1 minute)

Recipe View Add Tobiko and Cucumber: Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons of tobiko lengthwise along one side of the avocado-crab mixture, and place 2 cucumber strips on the opposite side. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Roll and Shape: Using the sushi mat as a guide, carefully roll the California roll into a tight log. Once rolled, remove the rolling mat. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Garnish and Set: Top the roll with additional tobiko, then cover the entire roll with plastic wrap. Gently press the tobiko into the top of the roll to ensure it adheres. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Slice and Serve: Remove the plastic wrap and use a wet knife to cut the roll into 6 even pieces. Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and filling. Serve immediately, garnished with pickled ginger, soy sauce, and wasabi paste. (10 minutes)