California Roll (Alton Brown) Recipe

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California Roll (Alton Brown)
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Directions:

  1. Squeeze the lemon juice over the avocado to prevent browning.
  2. Cover a bamboo rolling mat with plastic wrap. Cut nori sheets in half crosswise. Lay 1 sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the plastic covered mat. Wet your fingers with water and spread about 1/2 cup of the rice evenly onto the nori. Sprinkle the rice with sesame seeds. Turn the sheet of nori over so that the rice side is down. Place 1/8 of the cucumber, avocado and crab sticks in the center of the sheet. Grab the edge of the mat closest to you, keeping the fillings in place with your fingers, and roll it into a tight cylinder, using the mat to shape the cylinder. Pull away the mat and set aside. Cover with a damp cloth. Repeat until all of the rice has been used. Cut each roll into 6 pieces. Serve with pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce.
  3. Sushi Rice:
  4. Place the rice into a mixing bowl and cover with cool water. Swirl the rice in the water, pour off and repeat 2 to 3 times or until the water is clear.
  5. Place the rice and 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, uncovered. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  6. Combine the rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl and heat in the microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer the rice into a large wooden or glass mixing bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Fold thoroughly to combine and coat each grain of rice with the mixture. Allow to cool to room temperature before using to make sushi or sashimi.
  7. Yield: 4 cups
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 203.67 Kcal (853 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.47g 13%
Cholesterol 4.73mg 2%
Sodium 585.52mg 24%
Potassium 301.59mg 6%
Total Carbs 26.83g 9%
Sugars 6.55g 26%
Dietary Fiber 3.91g 16%
Protein 6.5g 13%
Vitamin C 21.4mg 36%
Vitamin A 7.7mg 256%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 238.4mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 113.34 Kcal (475 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.71g 13%
Cholesterol 2.63mg 2%
Sodium 325.84mg 24%
Potassium 167.83mg 6%
Total Carbs 14.93g 9%
Sugars 3.64g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2.18g 16%
Protein 3.62g 13%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 36%
Vitamin A 4.3mg 256%
Iron 1mg 10%
Calcium 132.7mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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