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🍽️ California Maki with Shrimp and Avocado

395 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Place the shrimp in the rice wine (mirin).
  2. 2. Let the shrimp marinate in it.
  3. 3. Wash the cucumber thoroughly.
  4. 4. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise.
  5. 5. Remove the seeds from the flesh.
  6. 6. Slice the cucumber flesh into thin strips (3-4 mm thick).
  7. 7. Trim the ends of the spring onions.
  8. 8. Wash the spring onions.
  9. 9. Cut the spring onions into long, thin strips (about 6 cm long and 2-3 mm wide).
  10. 10. Peel the avocado.
  11. 11. Remove the pit.
  12. 12. Slice the avocado flesh into very thin strips.
  13. 13. Immediately brush the avocado strips with lemon juice.
  14. 14. This prevents the avocado from browning.
  15. 15. Mix the soy sauce with the mayonnaise.
  16. 16. Drain the marinated shrimp.
  17. 17. Divide the sushi rice into 8 equal portions.
  18. 18. Moisten your hands with water.
  19. 19. Shape each rice portion into an elongated mound.
  20. 20. Cut the nori sheets in half.
  21. 21. Take one half-sheet of nori in your left hand.
  22. 22. Ensure the smooth side is facing down.
  23. 23. Place a rice portion on the upper half of the sheet.
  24. 24. Add a bit of wasabi paste onto the rice.
  25. 25. Place a few strips of cucumber on top.
  26. 26. Place a few strips of avocado on top.
  27. 27. Place a few strips of spring onion on top.
  28. 28. Place a few shrimp on top.
  29. 29. Drizzle some of the mayonnaise mixture over it.
  30. 30. Roll the nori sheet up like a small bag.
  31. 31. Press the ingredients firmly together while rolling.
  32. 32. Wrap the ingredients tightly.
  33. 33. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the finished maki.

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