California Roll Salad

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I love sushi but have not learned how to make it. This salad solves all my cravings for it because it is not as readily available in greece. This really wonderful recipe is from epicurious.

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Steps

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Into a large saucepan of salted boiling water stir rice and boil 10 minutes.

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Drain rice in a colander and rinse.

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Set colander over a kettle of boiling water and steam rice , covered with a kitchen towel and lid , until fluffy and dry , 10 to 15 minutes.

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While rice is steaming , in a small saucepan bring 1 / 4 cup vinegar to a boil with sugar and salt , stirring until sugar is dissolved , and remove from heat.

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In a dry small skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat , stirring , until golden and fragrant and transfer to a small bowl.

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Transfer rice to a large bowl and stir in vinegar mixture.

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Cool rice and stir in sesame seeds , remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar , oil , ginger , scallions , carrot , and cucumber.

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Salad may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled , covered.

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Bring salad to room temperature before proceeding.

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Dry-roast nori , 1 sheet at a time , directly above moderate heat , holding it at opposite corners and moving it back and forth , until it tu.

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Ingredients

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long-grain rice, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, sesame seeds, vegetable oil, pickled ginger, scallions, carrot, seedless cucumber, nori, avocado, surimi, wasabi powder, hot water, cold water, soy sauce, ginger juice