8 Piece Catepillar Roll Recipe
Spicy crab, crunchies and crab stick top with avocado, eel sauce and spicy mayo. Inside out roll.
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Filling
Topping
Other
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse and Cook Rice
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 2
Season Rice
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the warm rice. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Prepare Filling and Topping
- 3
Make Spicy Crab Mixture
In a bowl, combine the spicy crab mixture ingredients (crab meat, mayonnaise, sriracha, and any additional seasonings) to taste.
- 4
Prepare Avocado
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin strips.
Assemble the Roll
- 5
Prepare Rolling Station
Lay out a bamboo sushi mat and place a sheet of plastic wrap on top. Place a nori sheet, shiny side down, on the plastic wrap.
- 6
Spread Rice
Wet your hands to prevent sticking. Take a handful of sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori sheet, covering it completely, leaving a small border at the top.
- 7
Add Filling
Place a line of the spicy crab mixture along the center of the rice. Add a few crunchy tempura flakes on top of the crab.
- 8
Roll the Sushi
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori away from you, tucking the filling in tightly. Roll until you reach the bare edge of the nori, and use a little water to seal the edge.
- 9
Cut the Roll
Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 8 equal pieces, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean slices.
Finish and Serve
- 10
Add Toppings
Place the avocado slices on top of the sushi roll. Drizzle with eel sauce and spicy mayo. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.
- 11
Serve
Arrange the rolls on a plate and serve immediately with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side.
