California Roll Sushi

A California roll is a type of sushi roll that is typically made with avocado, imitation crab meat (also known as surimi or crab stick), or even better real crab and cucumber. The roll is then typically topped with roe (small fish eggs) such as tobiko (flying fish roe) or ikura (salmon roe). Here's a recipe for preparing California rolls at home:

Ingredients:

Nori seaweed sheets
Sushi rice
Avocado
Imitation crab meat or surimi
Cucumber
Tobiko or ikura (optional)

Instructions:

Cook sushi rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
Cut the avocado, surimi, and cucumber into thin strips.
Lay a sheet of nori on a sushi mat or a piece of plastic wrap.
Spread a thin layer of sushi rice on top of the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top of the nori sheet.
Place the avocado, surimi, and cucumber strips in a line in the center of the rice.
To roll, lift the edge of the mat or plastic wrap closest to you and roll it over the fillings, pressing gently to shape the roll.
Once the roll is formed, use the mat or plastic wrap to squeeze the roll and make sure it is tightly packed.
Slice the roll into 6-8 pieces and top with roe, if desired.
Enjoy with soy sauce and wasabi.

Note: Some variations of the California roll may also include lettuce or mayonnaise, you can add it to the fillings as well.