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Surimi Masago Sushi Rolls

Cultural Context

Surimi masago sushi rolls, often known as California rolls, emerged in the United States as a fusion of Japanese cuisine adapted for Western tastes. These rolls typically feature surimi, a seafood product made from white fish, combined with fresh vegetables like avocado and cucumber, all wrapped in nori. They symbolize the globalization of sushi, making it accessible and popular worldwide, especially in sushi restaurants and grocery stores.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups of sushi rice
2.5 cups of water
1/4 cup of rice vinegar and mirin (3:1) ratio
2/3 tbsp of butter
6-8 surimi sticks, chopped
Japanese Mayonnaise
Sriracha sauce
Avocado, sliced
Green onions or chives
Masago
Sushi Nori Seaweed sheets (cut in half)
Pickled Ginger (for serving)
Wasabi (for serving)
Soy sauce (for serving)

surimi

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned crab meat

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned crab is often less expensive.

masago

🥗Healthier: fish roe

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Fish roe offers a similar texture, while cucumber can be a budget-friendly substitute.

1

Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice until the water is clear.

2

Soak until it turns white, usually for an hour or a little more.

3

Cook with 2.5 cups of water; I use a rice maker with a 'sushi rice' option, which takes a little less than an hour to cook.

4

Mix 1/4 cup of rice vinegar and mirin (3:1 ratio).

5

Stir this and 2/3 tbsp of butter into the cooked rice. Let it rest for a few minutes before making sushi rolls.

6

Mix chopped surimi sticks with Japanese mayonnaise and sriracha sauce.

7

Lay out seaweed, spread sushi rice, and turn around so that the seaweed is on the top.

8

Add sliced avocado, chives, and surimi sticks mix.

9

Roll tightly.

10

Spread masago on top of the ready roll.

11

Cut into 8 even parts.

12

Repeat for the other 4 rolls.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

rice makerbamboo sushi matsharp knife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

California RollsSurimi Sushi
Local Name: すり身まさご寿司ロール

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