East West Cheese Roll

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The East-West Cheese Roll is a delightful fusion dish that combines the flavours of Eastern and Western cuisine. Here’s a recipe for East-West Cheese Rolls:

Ingredients:

For the filling:

  • 1 cup cooked sushi rice
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup shredded crab meat or imitation crab sticks
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the rolls:

  • 4-6 sheets of nori (seaweed)
  • 1/2 cup sushi rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
  • Soy sauce and wasabi for serving

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the sushi rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool slightly.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the sushi rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until the sugar and salt dissolve. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked sushi rice until well combined. Let the rice cool completely.
  3. In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded crab meat, mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
  4. Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat or a clean kitchen towel. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving about an inch of space at the top edge.
  5. Spread a layer of the cream cheese and crab mixture over the sushi rice, leaving a small border around the edges.
  6. Arrange cucumber and avocado slices in a single layer over the cream cheese and crab mixture.
  7. Starting from the bottom edge, tightly roll up the nori sheet with the help of the bamboo mat or kitchen towel, pressing gently to seal the roll.
  8. Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and filling ingredients.
  9. Once all the rolls are assembled, use a sharp knife to slice each roll into bite-sized pieces.
  10. Arrange the East-West Cheese Rolls on a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish, if desired.
  11. Serve the rolls with soy sauce and wasabi on the side for dipping.

Enjoy the delicious fusion flavours of these East-West Cheese Rolls!