California Sushi Rolls Recipes. The Real Food Academy Miami

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California Rolls

By Chef Maria Cummins

Course

entree

Cuisine

asian

Servings

10

Ingredients

1/4 pound cooked crab meat, sliced (or imitation crab meat)
5 sheets nori (dry seaweed), cut in half (each kid gets one)
1 avocado, sliced
1 english cucumber, seeded and sliced into strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce or to taste

Instructions

Place a sheet of nori on a flat work surface. Spread a thin layer of rice on top of the nori. Place the nori on the rolling mat. Place 2 to 3 avocado slices on top of the nori in one layer. Top with 1 or 2 crab strips and 2 cucumber strips on the other side. Using the mat as a guide, carefully roll the california roll into a tight log. Remove the rolling mat and cut the roll into 6 even pieces using a wet knife. Repeat with remaining sheets of nori and filling.
Serve garnished with soy sauce.

Chef Maria Cummins

Born in Venezuela, Maria Cummins discovered her deep-rooted passion for food from an early age. Her culinary journey led her to Lima, Peru, where she immersed herself in the rich secrets of Peruvian gastronomy during part of her childhood. In her early twenties, she embarked on a new chapter by coming to the United States and delving into the Hospitality Industry in Boston, Massachusetts.

Maria's culinary adventure continued as she relocated to San Diego, California, where she made her mark by opening the renowned El Tucan Restaurant. Her extensive travels and diverse experiences greatly influenced her innovative culinary style, shaping the unique approach she is celebrated for today.

During her time in San Diego, Chef Maria not only honed her culinary skills but also gained a profound understanding of the importance of nutrition, particularly through the use of organic and unprocessed ingredients.

Today, Maria Cummins is the proud owner, founder, and head chef of the Real Food Academy, a culinary haven nestled in the vibrant city of Miami. Here, both kids and adults come together every week to share the joy of connecting through the power of Real Food and Real Fun!

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We just celebrated our daughter's 7th birthday at The Real Food Academy this past Sunday and the simplest way to describe our experience is that is was AMAZING! To get into more detail, I cannot say enough great things about Chef Maya and Chef Ray, wow wow wow...with a party of over 22 kids (yes 22) their patience, attentiveness, and engagement was out of this world!! They were kind, caring, understanding and most of all made sure every single one of the kids was engaged and having a great time! All the parents that stayed for the party were in awwwe and could not believe what a wonderful event this was. The facility is beautiful, clean, welcoming and of course the free parking is a super plus!! We will definitely be back to try a more adult experience, but my daughter and her friends are already asking when their next cooking class will be! I would rate The Real Food Academy, Maya, Ray and their team 10 stars if I could!
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Chef Toni and Carmen were welcoming and very attentive throughout our experience. Everything was delicious, we had a wonderful birthday celebration for our favorite girls!
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