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To wrap the roll, place plastic wrap over the nori, then use a rolling mat to wrap it.
California Roll
A method for making a basic California roll that can be adapted in various ways.
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📝 14 steps
What You'll Need
Norias needed
Riceas needed
Crab sticksas needed
Cucumberas needed
Avocadoas needed
Sesame seedsas needed
Flying fish roeas needed
Mayonnaiseas needed
Wasabias needed
Salmonoptional
Instructions
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Cut the nori along the long side, and place it so the shiny side faces outward to make one roll.
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To add the rice, shape it into a round ball, cut it in half, and spread it roughly by moving it up and down.
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Press lightly only on the parts where the rice hasn't touched to spread it evenly.
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If you want flying fish roe or sesame seeds on the outside, sprinkle them now.
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Flip the nori covered with rice over, and prepare to place the ingredients with some space at the bottom.
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Lay down the crab sticks first.
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Add the cucumber, cut into appropriate sizes so it retains its texture.
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Hold the nori so the ingredients don't spill out, position the inner edge of the nori just outside the ingredients, and pull slightly.
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If the plastic wrap is dry, it may stick to the rice, so lightly dampen the cutting board.
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If the rice at the end doesn't stick well while rolling, hold the edge of the nori and press it with your hand.
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Wipe the knife with a damp cloth to keep it moist.
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Cut the roll by pulling the knife in one long motion without too much back-and-forth, then remove the plastic wrap.
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Arrange neatly on a plate and serve with mustard sauce, mayonnaise, or avocado.