Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
1 unit

Roasted seaweed

packaged

0.75 cup

Cooked sushi rice

1 tsp

Sesame seeds

2 piece

Avocado

peeled, pitted, 1/2-inch-thick strips

2 piece

Crab-flavored fish cakes

strips

2 tbsp

Red lumpfish roe

1 unit

Japanese horseradish

for garnish

1 unit

Pickled ginger

for garnish

Step 1
~2 min

Cut the roasted seaweed into a 6 by 7 inch rectangle.

Step 2
~2 min

Place the seaweed rectangle on a bamboo rolling mat.

Step 3
~2 min

Dampen your fingers in cold water to prevent sticking.

Step 4
~2 min

Spread about 2/3 of the cooked sushi rice evenly over the seaweed, covering edge to edge and corner to corner.

Step 5
~2 min

Sprinkle the rice with sesame seeds.

Step 6
~2 min

Turn the seaweed and rice over onto the mat, so the rice is facing down.

Step 7
~2 min

Spoon a thin layer of rice onto the upper third of the seaweed rectangle.

Step 8
~2 min

Arrange avocado strips end to end along the bottom of the rice.

Step 9
~2 min

Arrange strips of crab-flavored fish cakes parallel to the avocado.

Step 10
~2 min

Spoon a thin layer of red lumpfish roe parallel to the fish cakes.

Step 11
~2 min

Use the bamboo mat to roll the seaweed into a neat, round, compact package, with the rice on the outside.

Step 12
~2 min

Transfer the rolled sushi package to a smooth, flat surface.

Step 13
~2 min

Cut the roll in half crosswise.

Step 14
~2 min

Place the two halves side by side.

Step 15
~2 min

Cut the pair crosswise into thirds to make 6 neat rounds.

Step 16
~2 min

Serve the sushi on a platter with small mounds of wasabi and pickled ginger.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality sushi rice for the best results.

Keep your knife sharp for clean cuts.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a few hours in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with soy sauce for dipping.

Accompany with miso soup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Edamame
Seaweed salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

California (inspired)

Cultural Significance

Popular fusion sushi variation

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Casual meal
Party appetizer

Popularity Score

70/100

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