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Open-faced spicy California roll

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  • Prep Time15 mins
  • Total Time15 mins
  • Makes4 Servings
Open-faced spicy California roll

Open-faced spicy California roll
Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Chatelaine Triple Tested

The humble sandwich goes haute. Build a better sandwich with a few fresh ingredients and some creative upgrades.

Ingredients

  • 227-g pkg imitation crabmeat, separated into large chunks

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1/2 tsp sriracha hot sauce

  • 1/8 tsp dark sesame oil

  • 2-Jan avocado, finely diced

  • 1/4 cup finely diced cucumber

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pickled ginger

  • 4 plain, unsalted rice cakes, or corn cakes

  • 1/2 sheet nori, cut into matchsticks

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

  • Stir crab with mayo, hot sauce and sesame oil in a medium bowl. In another medium bowl, stir avocado with cucumber and pickled ginger.

  • Assemble by placing crab in an even layer on rice cakes. Top with avocado mixture, then nori and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 186, Protein 8g, Carbohydrates 16g, Fat 10g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 569mg.

Shopping Tip:

Thin unsalted corn cakes can be found at Bulk Barn.

Substitution Tip:

Hot chili-garlic sauce can be used instead of sriracha hot sauce.

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