California Orange Roll Recipe
Crabmeat & Avocado rolled in Masago (smelt roe)
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Filling
Assembly
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
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 and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 3
Season the Rice
Once cooked, transfer rice to a large bowl. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl and fold into the rice until evenly coated. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Prepare Filling
- 4
Prepare Ingredients
In a bowl, combine crabmeat, diced avocado, cream cheese, and chopped green onions. Mix gently until combined.
Assemble the Rolls
- 5
Lay Nori
Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.
- 6
Spread Rice
Wet your hands (to prevent sticking) and take a handful of sushi rice, spreading it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top.
- 7
Add Filling
Spread a line of the crabmeat and avocado mixture across the center of the rice.
- 8
Roll Sushi
Using the mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to form a tight roll. Seal the edge of the nori with a little water.
- 9
Add Masago
Once rolled, gently press the roll into a plate of masago to coat the outside.
- 10
Slice and Serve
Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi.
