Spicy Crab Roll Recipe

• 6 oz. surimi (imitation crab)
• 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
• 2 Tbsp. sriracha
• 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne (optional)
• 4 toasted nori sheets
• 3 cups sushi rice, divided
• 1 Persian cucumber, peeled and julienned, divided
• 1 bunch of chives, divided
• Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Pull surimi into long, thin strands and transfer to a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise, sriracha, and cayenne, if using, and mix well to combine.

2. 2

   On a bamboo mat, arrange 1 nori sheet shiny side down. Spoon 3/4 cup rice over nori. Using wet hands, press rice into an even layer on nori, leaving the top 20% uncovered. Arrange one-quarter of surimi mixture in center of rice horizontally in a straight line. Arrange one-quarter of cucumber and one-quarter of chives over surimi mixture.

3. 3

   Lift bamboo mat from end closest to you and use it to guide edge of rice into a tight spiral. Firmly squeeze along mat to compact roll, then continue rolling in a spiral log to seal edge. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 3 more rolls.

4. 4

   Let rolls sit 10 minutes before slicing. Cut each roll into 1" pieces. Garnish with sesame seeds.