"CALIFORNIA ROLL" SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Ginger     Rice     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Horseradish     Carrot     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6 to 8 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons rice vinegar* (not seasoned)
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (preferably unhulled*)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled ginger*
4 scallions, cut lengthwise into thin 1-inch strips (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
1 large seedless cucumber (about 1 pound), quartered lengthwise, cored, and
2 sheets nori (paper-thin sheets of dried seaweed)*
1 avocado (preferably California)
1/4 pound surimi (mock crab legs) if desired, sliced thin
For dressing
2 teaspoons wasabi (Japanese green horseradish) powder*
1 tablespoon hot water
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons ginger juice (squeezed from freshly grated gingerroot)
*available at Asian markets, natural foods stores, and some supermarkets

Steps:

  • Into a large saucepan of salted boiling water stir rice and boil 10 minutes. Drain rice in a colander and rinse. Set colander over a kettle of boiling water (rice should not touch water) and steam rice, covered with a kitchen towel and lid, until fluffy and dry, 10 to 15 minutes (check water level in kettle occasionally, adding water if necessary).
  • While rice is steaming, in a small saucepan bring 1/4 cup vinegar to a boil with sugar and salt, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and remove from heat. In a dry small skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and fragrant and transfer to a small bowl.
  • Transfer rice to a large bowl and stir in vinegar mixture. Cool rice and stir in sesame seeds, remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar, oil, ginger, scallions, carrot, and cucumber. Salad may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before proceeding.
  • Dry-roast nori, 1 sheet at a time, directly above moderate heat (gas or electric burner), holding it at opposite corners and moving it back and forth, until it turns bright green, 30 seconds to 1 minute. With scissors cut nori into thin 2-inch-long strips.
  • Peel and pit avocado. Quarter avoado and cut crosswise into thin slices. Add avocado to salad with surmimi if using and two thirds of nori strips and toss well.
  • Make dressing:
  • In a small bowl stir wasabi powder into hot water and stir in cold water, soy sauce, and ginger juice.
  • Serve salad sprinkled with remaining nori strips and drizzled with dressing.

Jackson Kangabo
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always feel good after eating it.


Nylah Webb
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. It's perfect for a quick and healthy meal.


tom madams
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. I will definitely be making it again.


Duschazney Yodin
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I wasn't sure how I would like this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious and refreshing.


Shipul Roy
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so delicious and satisfying.


Kristina STAR
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Lesang princess Motlogelwa
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great source of protein and healthy fats.


Miguel Fuentes
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is really good. The avocado dressing is amazing!


Mahim Hossin
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Mihai Iulian
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I love the fresh, crunchy veggies in this salad. The avocado dressing is also amazing. This is definitely a new favorite recipe of mine.


Connor Powles
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice and veggies. It's also a great make-ahead lunch or dinner.


Rickie Langerman
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Roaming Peace
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This salad is delicious! The avocado dressing is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


iqbal afzal
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Lakyerria Green
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever veggies I have on hand.


Tamir Avraham
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is amazing! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Adiza Abdul samed
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This California roll salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the fresh, crunchy veggies and the creamy avocado dressing. It's definitely going to be a new go-to recipe for me.