California Roll Avocado Toast
An innovative toast inspired by the fresh flavors of a California roll, combining creamy avocado with a savory crab salad, crisp cucumber, and a sprinkle of nori and sesame seeds on perfectly toasted bread.
Ingredients
- •4 slices Artisan Sourdough Bread (Thick-cut, rustic bread)
- •2 large Ripe Avocados
- •8 ounces Imitation Crab Meat (Surimi) (Flaked)
- •3 tablespoons Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie preferred)
- •1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar (Unseasoned)
- •0.5 medium English Cucumber (Thinly sliced or julienned)
- •0.5 sheet Nori Seaweed (Roasted, cut into thin strips or crumbled)
- •1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds (White and/or black)
- •1 tablespoon Fresh Lime or Lemon Juice
- •0.5 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt (Plus more to taste)
- •0.25 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper (Plus more to taste)
- •to taste Optional: Sriracha or Chili Flakes
- •for serving Optional: Pickled Ginger and Soy Sauce
Instructions
- 1.
Prepare the crab salad: In a medium bowl, flake the imitation crab meat into small pieces. Add the Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix gently until well combined. Set aside.
- 2.
Prepare the cucumber: Using a mandoline, vegetable peeler, or sharp knife, thinly slice the English cucumber into ribbons or julienne strips. For best presentation, aim for delicate, uniform pieces.
- 3.
Prepare the avocado mash: Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add the fresh lime or lemon juice, flaky sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mash with a fork until desired consistency is reached (chunky or smooth). Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 4.
Toast the bread: Toast the sourdough bread slices in a toaster, toaster oven, or on a griddle until golden brown and crisp on the edges. A good toast provides a stable base for the toppings.
- 5.
Assemble the toast: Evenly spread a generous layer of the mashed avocado over each slice of toasted bread.
- 6.
Top with crab salad: Spoon a portion of the prepared crab salad over the avocado layer on each toast.
- 7.
Add cucumber and garnishes: Artfully arrange the thinly sliced cucumber on top of the crab salad. Sprinkle with the nori seaweed strips/crumbs and toasted sesame seeds. If desired, add a drizzle of Sriracha or a pinch of chili flakes for a touch of heat.
- 8.
Serve immediately: Enjoy your California Roll Avocado Toast while the bread is still warm and crisp. Optionally, serve with a side of pickled ginger and a small dish of soy sauce for dipping.
Tips
- 💡Choose ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for the best creamy texture.
- 💡For perfectly thin cucumber slices, a mandoline is highly recommended. If using a knife, slice very carefully and uniformly.
- 💡Ensure your nori is fresh and crisp. If it feels soft, you can lightly toast it over a low flame for a few seconds before cutting to restore its crispness.
- 💡Don't overload the toast; aim for a balanced ratio of ingredients so each bite delivers all the flavors without being too messy.
- 💡For an extra layer of flavor, you can brush the toasted bread lightly with a tiny bit of sesame oil before adding the avocado.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by Shannon Williams