Home-made is the big trend for back to school. Here is the stylish and Instagrammable recipe of california rolls imagined by Cathleen Clarity , to compete at home with the most popular sushi bars in Paris .
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 10 minutes
For 4 people.
PREPARATION:
Sushi rice:
Prepare the sushi rice . Wash the rice several times under running water . Then put it in a saucepan and cover with water . Bring to the boil then lower the heat, cover and cook for 15 min. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
In a small saucepan, mix the rice vinegar with the sugar and salt and heat for a few minutes until the sugar is melted. Pour over the rice and mix gently.
Let cool to room temperature.
The rolls:
Pour the lemon juice over the avocado slices to prevent them from oxidizing. Mix the crab meat and the spicy mayonnaise . Cover a small sushi mat with plastic wrap. Cut the nori sheets in half and lay the shiny side down on the mat. Moisten your fingers with water and place a bed of rice on the nori sheet .
Sprinkle with sesame seeds .
Turn the nori sheet over . Place a little cucumber , avocado slices and crab meat on the center of the leaf . Roll tightly.
Repeat the operation until all the ingredients are used up.
Then cut the rolls into 6 pieces.
Serve with ginger strips , wasabi and soy sauce .
New Californian cuisine by Cathleen Clarity at Éditions Hachette Cuisine, € 24.95
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