Caterpillar Roll Recipe
In-eel, crab mix. Top-avocado, eel sauce.
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Fillings
Toppings
Other
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 2
Cook the Rice
Combine the rinsed sushi rice and water in a rice cooker or pot. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 3
Season the Rice
Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour this mixture over the rice and gently fold to combine. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Prepare Fillings
- 4
Prepare Crab Mix
In a bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, and sriracha sauce. Mix well and set aside.
- 5
Slice Eel
If not pre-sliced, slice the cooked eel into thin strips.
Assemble Caterpillar Roll
- 6
Prepare Nori
Lay a sheet of nori shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat.
- 7
Spread Sushi Rice
With wet hands, take about 3/4 cup of sushi rice and evenly spread it over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- 8
Add Fillings
In the center of the rice, place a line of the crab mixture and a few strips of eel.
- 9
Roll it Up
Using the bamboo mat, roll the sushi away from you, pressing gently to form a tight roll. Wet the edge of the nori to seal the roll.
- 10
Slice the Roll
With a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts.
Add Toppings
- 11
Prepare Avocado
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cut into thin slices.
- 12
Top the Roll
Arrange the avocado slices on top of the sushi roll to resemble a caterpillar.
- 13
Drizzle with Eel Sauce
Drizzle eel sauce over the top of the roll, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serve
- 14
Plate the Sushi
Place the sushi rolls on a serving platter.
- 15
Garnish
Serve with soy sauce and pickled ginger on the side for dipping.