Alaska Roll Recipe
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado and crab topped with eel sauce, spicy crab and green onions.
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Ingredients
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Sushi Base
Filling
Toppings
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
In a fine-mesh sieve, rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 2
Cook the Rice
Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker or pot. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions or bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- 3
Season the Rice
In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and fold in the vinegar mixture while the rice is still warm. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Prepare the Filling
- 4
- 5
Prepare the Crab
If using imitation crab, shred it into small pieces. If using a spicy crab mixture, ensure it's ready to use.
Assemble the Alaska Roll
- 6
Lay Out Sushi Mat
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and cover it with plastic wrap to prevent sticking.
- 7
Spread the Rice
With wet hands, take about a cup of sushi rice and evenly spread it over the nori sheet, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- 8
Add Fillings
Layer the smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado slices, and imitation crab in the center of the rice-covered nori.
- 9
Roll the Sushi
Using the mat, gently roll the sushi away from you, pressing lightly to form a tight roll. Seal the edge with a little water.
Prepare the Toppings
- 10
Slice Green Onions
Finely slice the green onions and set them aside for garnish.
- 11
Drizzle with Eel Sauce
Once the roll is complete, slice it into 6-8 pieces and drizzle eel sauce over the top. Add the spicy crab mixture and garnish with sliced green onions.
