AVOCADO AND CRAB-MEAT SUSHI

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Categories     Rice     Shellfish     Crab     Avocado     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 24 to 30 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the rice
1 cup white short-grain rice*
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (available at Oriental markets, specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dry Sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 avocado (preferably California)
fresh lemon juice for rubbing the avocado
three 8- by 7-inch pieces of toasted nori (dried laver)*
1/2 cucumber, peeled and cut lengthwise into 8- by 1/4-inch strips, discarding the seeds
about 1/4 pound fresh King crab meat, thawed if frozen, picked over, and drained
wasabi (Japanese horseradish) paste* to taste for the sushi plus additional as an accompaniment if desired
soy sauce as an accompaniment
pickled ginger* as an accompaniment if desired
*available at Oriental markets and some specialty foods shops

Steps:

  • Make the rice:
  • In a large fine sieve rinse the rice under running cold water until the water runs clear with no milky residue and drain it well. In a large heavy saucepan combine the rice with 1 1/4 cups water, bring the water to a boil, and simmer the rice, covered tightly, for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove the pan from the heat, let the rice stand, covered tightly, for 10 minutes, and transfer it to a jelly-roll pan, spreading it in an even layer. Keep the rice warm, covered. In a saucepan whisk together the vinegar, the sugar, the Sherry, and the salt, simmer the mixture until the sugar is dissolved, and let it cool. Sprinkle the rice with as much of the vinegar mixture as necessary to moisten it lightly, tossing it carefully, and cover it with a dampened cloth. (Do not chill the rice.) The rice may be made 3 hours in advance and kept, covered with the dampened cloth, at room temperature.
  • Peel and pit the avocado, rubbing it with the lemon juice, and cut it into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Heat the nori in a preheated 350°F. oven for 10 minutes, or until it is softened slightly, and keep it warm. Working with one sheet of nori at a time and with a long side facing you, spread about 3/4 cup of the rice in an even layer on each sheet, leaving a 1/2-inch border on the long sides. Arrange some of the avocado strips horizontally across the middle of the rice and arrange some of the cucumber strips and the crab meat on top of the avocado. Dab the crab meat with the wasabi and beginning with a long side roll up the nori tightly jelly-roll fashion. Cut each roll with a sharp knife into 3/4-inch-thick slices and serve the rolls with the soy sauce, the additional wasabi, and the ginger.

army brothers
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The sushi fell apart when I tried to pick it up.


sarade cheek
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The sushi was a bit too salty for my taste.


Kainat Shehzadi
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I would have liked the sushi more if it had more crab meat. Otherwise, it was good.


AbdurrahimZakariyya Ahmad
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This sushi is healthy and flavorful. It's a great option for a light meal.


surjoy chy
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I tried this sushi for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Ifeanyi Anyoha
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This sushi is a great way to use up leftover crab meat. It's also a fun and easy dish to make.


Jameel Baloch
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The crab and avocado sushi was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Robert Nukho
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This sushi is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Constance Johnson
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I love the addition of avocado to this sushi. It adds a creamy texture and flavor that really complements the crab.


Sabita Kathet
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This was my first time making sushi and it was surprisingly easy! The instructions were clear and concise and the sushi turned out great.


thando maps
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I've made this sushi several times and it always turns out perfect. The avocado and crab are a great combination and the sushi rice is always cooked just right.


REBECCAH OYIELA
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This avocado and crab sushi was a hit at my dinner party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the combination of flavors.