How to Make Mouthwatering California Rolls

One of the most popular dishes in Japanese restaurants is the California roll. This sushi roll is usually served inside-out, which means the rice is the outer layer instead of the sheet of edible seaweed, called nori. This delectable sushi is generally composed of crab sticks (imitation crab), cucumber, and avocado, although some people exchange avocado for mango and others include both.

The California roll was popularized by Japanese sushi chefs in the U.S. in the 60s. One of the first sushi bars in Los Angeles was at Tokyo Kaikan restaurant where Ichiro Mashita, the sushi chef, invented the California roll.

Today, there are many variations of the basic California roll created by skilled and creative sushi chefs. You can make your very own with some simple ingredients such as and equipment such as a bamboo mat for rolling the sushi (you can find this at many Asian groceries), and a very sharp knife to cleanly cut the roll.

Check out this video on how to make California rolls. You can make your own variations such as substituting sesame seeds for orange fish roe.

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