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California Sandwich Rolls
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California Sandwich Rolls

These California Sandwich Rolls are a cross between a lobster roll and a California sushi roll. They're fun and the perfect summer meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Keyword: Lunch, Quick and Easy, Sandwich, Seafood
Servings: 6
Author: Jonathan Melendez

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces imitation crab (flake style)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons prepared wasabi
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons ginger paste
  • 1 cup cooked sushi rice (or leftover white rice)
  • 1 medium Persian cucumber diced
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced plus more for garnish
  • 6 brioche hot dog buns
  • 6 nori snacking sheets halved
  • 1 large avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon furikake seasoning
  • Sriracha for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flaked imitation crab, mayo, soy sauce, rice vinegar, wasabi, and ginger paste until evenly incorporated. Add the rice, cucumber, and scallion and toss to combine. Serve right away or cover with plastic and chill until ready to use.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, split the buns open and fill each with nori, avocado and the California roll salad. Garnish with furikake, scallions and a drizzle of sriracha if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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