California Roll

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Wrap a sushi rolling mat completely in plastic wrap and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer rice to a bowl and cut in vinegar using a rice paddle or wooden spoon. Season with sugar and salt. Allow to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Combine crab meat with mayonnaise in a small bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Place nori sheet on a flat work surface. Spread a thin layer of rice on top of nori. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Place nori, rice side down, on the prepared rolling mat. Place 2 to 3 avocado slices on top of the nori in one layer. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

7 . Stage

Top with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the crab mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

8 . Stage

Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons tobiko lengthwise on one side of the avocado-crab mixture, and 2 cucumber strips on the other side. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

9 . Stage

Using the mat as a guide, carefully roll the California roll into a tight log. Remove the rolling mat. Top roll with more tobiko, cover with plastic wrap, and gently press the tobiko into the top of the roll. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

10 . Stage

Remove the plastic and cut into 6 even pieces using a wet knife. Repeat with remaining sheets of nori and filling. Serve garnished with pickled ginger, soy sauce, and wasabi paste. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios