Caterpillar Roll Recipe
Eel, cream cheese, topped with avocado & eel sauce
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Ingredients
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Sushi Roll Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prepare Sushi Rice
Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once cooked, let it cool slightly.
- 2
Season the Rice
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked sushi rice using a wooden spatula. Let it cool completely.
- 3
Prepare Avocado
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut the flesh into thin slices.
- 4
Prepare Eel and Cream Cheese
Cut the cooked eel into thin strips. If using block cream cheese, cut it into thin strips as well.
Assemble the Caterpillar Roll
- 5
Lay Nori on Sushi Mat
Place one sheet of nori shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat.
- 6
Spread Sushi Rice
Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then take a handful of sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge free of rice.
- 7
Add Fillings
In the center of the rice, lay down strips of eel and cream cheese.
- 8
Roll the Sushi
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori away from you, applying gentle pressure to create a tight roll. Seal the edge of the nori with a little water.
- 9
Cut the Roll
Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for clean edges.
- 10
Top with Avocado
Arrange avocado slices on top of the roll to resemble a caterpillar.
- 11
Drizzle Eel Sauce
Drizzle eel sauce over the top of the roll and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
