wash your rice<\/a> thoroughly.<\/p>\nStep 2: Mix the rice seasoning<\/h3>\n
Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar and salt, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. You’ll use this mixture to season the rice.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Season and prep the rice<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nTransfer the rice to a large shallow bowl, and drizzle with the vinegar mixture. With a wooden paddle or spoon, stir the rice with a slicing motion to cool it slightly. Cover the rice with a damp cloth to keep it from drying out.<\/p>\n
Editor’s Tip:<\/em> This rice mixture may be made up to two hours ahead and stored at room temperature, covered with a damp towel. Do not refrigerate or it will ruin the texture of the sushi rice.<\/p>\nStep 4: Set up your sushi mat<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSprinkle toasted and black sesame seeds onto a plate, and set it aside. Place your sushi mat on a work surface so the mat rolls away from you; line the mat with plastic wrap. Place 3\/4 cup rice on plastic. With moistened fingers, press the rice into an 8-inch square. It’s OK to see a few tiny holes in the square. The rice will get pressed together when you roll.<\/p>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nTop the rice square with one nori sheet.<\/p>\n
Editor’s Tip: <\/em>The nori has a smooth side and a rough side, which you can feel if you drag a finger across the sheet. Lay the nori on the rice with the rough side facing you and the smooth side pressed into the rice.<\/p>\nStep 5: Arrange and roll<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nArrange a small amount of cucumber, crab and avocado about 1-1\/2 inches from bottom edge of the nori sheet. (Less is more here. You don’t want to overstuff the roll or it won’t roll into perfect pinwheels in the end.)<\/p>\n
Using your bamboo mat, roll up the rice mixture over the filling. The mat can lift and compress the mixture while rolling, bringing one side of the rice square to the other and pinching it closed along the seam. Remove the plastic wrap as you roll. You’ll keep this sheet over the sushi so it doesn’t dry out while you make more rolls.<\/p>\n
Step 6: Slice and serve<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nRemove the mat from your work station, and roll the sushi roll in the sesame seeds. Cover with the plastic wrap.<\/p>\n
Repeat these steps with the remaining ingredients to make eight rolls. Cut each roll into eight pieces. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi and ginger slices if desired.<\/p>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nRecipe Variations<\/h2>\n\n- Add heat:<\/strong> Dab some wasabi paste into the rice before rolling, or drizzle the top of the rolls with Sriracha mayo before serving.<\/li>\n
- Skip the sesame:<\/strong> If seeds upset your stomach or you don’t want them all over your kitchen, skip this step. The roll will taste just as good without the sesame seeds.<\/li>\n
- Incorporate fish:<\/strong> If you’ve made a California roll a hundred times and you’re ready to switch things up, add cooked shrimp, or try sushi-grade fish like ahi tuna.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Can you store California sushi rolls?<\/h2>\n
Technically, it’s OK to store California rolls in the fridge for about one day after you’ve made them, but we don’t recommend it unless you have to. The rice dries out and hardens quickly, so it won’t taste as fresh the next day, and will taste downright stale after a couple days. If you’ve made too much or haven’t finished your plate, wrap the leftover rolls tightly in storage wrap, then place the wrapped rolls in an airtight container.<\/p>\n
California Roll Tips<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWhy is the rice sticking to my hands?<\/h3>\n
Assembling sushi can get a little messy, but it doesn’t have to be. Keep a bowl of cold water and a damp towel near your sushi station. Dip your fingers in the water, and gently wet your palms so that the rice will glide off. Continue dipping your fingers in the bowl as you work with the rice. Use the damp towel to slightly dry your hands if they’re too wet.<\/p>\n
Why is my sushi roll falling apart when I cut it?<\/h3>\n
There could be two reasons why your sushi crumbles when you cut it. The first one is that the rice dried out while you were assembling the rolls. Prevent this in the future by keeping everything covered with plastic wrap.<\/p>\n
The second reason is your knife. Like wetting your hands to work with the rice, you should wet the blade of your knife before slicing. This will lightly lubricate the blade so it cuts cleanly into the rice without pulling pieces loose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Very good. This method of cooking the rice is excellent. Janet VFE<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"06\/21\/2016 09:05","GUID":"5d199336421f4faca0450c6e5a210dfe","MemberId":1682119,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dublinlab","SubmittedDate":"06\/21\/2016 09:05"},{"Comment":"
This recipe is great! My hubby said it was better than store bought rolls.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"","GUID":"a0e21d443c03414db27241718e05523e","MemberId":7761056,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"calgarymama","SubmittedDate":"04\/13\/2014 19:58"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"08\/05\/2013 11:42","GUID":"0fa538c2d01b4ba1bb305aae594ec26b","MemberId":7212454,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"sheliabright","SubmittedDate":"08\/05\/2013 11:42"},{"Comment":"
I love this recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"12\/02\/2012 15:12","GUID":"6f0b93c88eed4b639eb0f3a80090d55e","MemberId":6861593,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Brandi3","SubmittedDate":"12\/02\/2012 15:12"},{"Comment":"
First time making California Rolls. I didn't have a bamboo mat but used wax paper instead and it worked fine. I didn't have Sushi Rice but used Calrose Rice because it is a sticky rice. They turned out great but next time, I will peel my cucumbers and cut the ingredients just a bit thicker.<\/p>
I would recommend wetting the knife as you cut the rolls.<\/p>
Will make these again.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"04\/23\/2012 12:25","GUID":"13790b0962fd40e58455074b55f191db","MemberId":3644447,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"stwood64","SubmittedDate":"04\/23\/2012 12:25"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"California Roll"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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