Basic California Roll

1 . Stage

Slice the ends off of the cucumber, then cut into quarters lengthwise. Thinly slice each quarter lengthwise to make spears.

2 . Stage

Stir chopped crab sticks and mayonnaise together in a small bowl.

3 . Stage

Lay 1 sheet of nori on a bamboo mat. Pat a thin, even layer of rice over the nori with wet hands, leaving a 1/3-inch edge at the bottom. Sprinkle rice with sesame seeds. Carefully flip over.

4 . Stage

Add 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture in a line across the sheet about 1/3 of the way from the top. Layer with 1 to 2 cucumber spears and 1 to 3 slices of avocado.

5 . Stage

Using the bamboo mat, roll the sheet tightly into a cylinder, starting at the top edge. Moisten the uncovered edge with water and finish rolling once you reached the bottom. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

6 . Stage

Slice each roll into 3/4-inch pieces. Garnish each piece with 1/8 teaspoon tobiko.