Some people confuse California rolls with Boston
rolls. Because they don’t know
the clear difference between them. In
this article, you will learn the difference
between California roll and Boston
roll sushi. Also, you will learn about Boston
sushi recipe, its health tips and
then the conclusion of this whole article.
•
Contents
• What is the difference between
Boston sushi roll and California
roll?
• But what is the recipe?
• Boil sushi rice
• Boil shrimp
• Prepare the roll fillings
• The assembling and rolling step
• Let’s give it a final touch!
• Health benefits of Boston roll
-Rice
-Shrimp
-Avocado
-Cucumber
-Seaweed sheet
What
is the Difference between Boston sushi roll and
California
roll?
Boston sushi roll is a kind of sushi
roll contains enclosing components. Seaweed
sheet is the rolling part in the
recipe. In which the boiled rice is outside and
simmered Shrimp inside the roll.
Boston roll is much identical to California roll.
Except for the main ingredient, which
is copy crab in California roll while shrimp
in Boston roll. In the end, Boston
sushi roll is decorated with sharp orange
coloured masago on the top. Masago is
a kind of Japanese fish.
But
What is the Recipe?
For a typical Boston roll, you’ll
need:
• nori seaweed sheet
• shrimp boiled
• sushi rice boiled and rinsed
• cucumber
• avocado
• masago
• bamboo mat
Boil
Sushi Rice
First of all, take a pot of boiling
water. Water should be less than usual to give the
rice a soft texture. Transfer the
rice in it. When rice becomes softer, take it out.
Transfer the rice to another
container and mix vinegar in it. You can also add salt
and wine in the vinegar to give it a
sourer taste. Mix. Choose high-quality sushi
rice so that the rice is softer even
after rolling.
Boil
Shrimp
Take water in a pot. When the water
starts boiling, add a teaspoon of salt. Add
shrimp during boiling of water. Cover
the pot with a lid and turn off the stove. Let
the shrimps cook within 3-5 minutes.
Then remove the shrimp from boiled
water and put it in ice water. Let the shrimp
rest in it. Then peel off the skin
and cut the tails. The shrimp is now ready to roll
inside the sushi.
Prepare
the Roll Fillings
Take cucumber. Remove seeds. Cut it
into julienne pieces. Half of the cucumber
will be enough. Now take avocado.
Take the seeds out. Chop the avocado into
slices. 2 to 3 slices will be enough.
Do not overload the sushi filling otherwise, it
will not close. Now, take out shrimp
as well for assembling.
The Assembling and Rolling Step
First of all, take out the bamboo
mat. Then put the seaweed layer on the mat. You
have to pick half of that sheet. On
the rough side, spread even amount of sushi
rice. The rice will be outside while
the fillings inside the roll.
Now flip the sheet over. First, align
cucumber. Then avocado slices. After, set
shrimp above them.
Finally, it is all set to wrap. Put
forefingers on the components and thumb on the
mat. Wrap the mat until the whole
seaweed is rolled. It is a slow and gradual
process.
For garnishing, sprinkle masago above
the roll. Cut the roll into one half then cut
the same half into another half and
so on. Until, small sections remain.
Let’s Give it a Final Touch!
Finally, sprinkle some of the masago
on the top of your favourite roll.
And Ta-da! The Boston roll is all
ready and set.
Health Benefits of Boston roll
The components present in a sushi
roll is quite variable. Let’s have a look at their
health advantages.
•
Rice
Rice is the main ingredient of a
sushi twirl. Rice is very rich in fats (a component
that causes obesity) but it is
usually said to use brown rice instead of white.
Brown rice are more useful than white
rice. Brown rice does not damage cells of
the body. It provides vitamins and
minerals along with calcium and iron. If we talk
about the nutritional value of rice,
brown rice are more useful than white rice.
That makes brown rice a better choice
for Boston roll sushi.
•
Shrimp
The second main ingredient of Boston
roll is shrimp. As you all know shrimp is
seafood and seafood are generally
very helpful in slowing down the age. It
prevents lines in the skin and damage
from the sun. Shrimp is rich in calories,
vitamins and proteins. Moreover, it
is also a source of iodine. Hence, shrimp
provides the best health benefits.
Boston roll sushi is unique from other sushi due
to shrimp, especially from California
rolls. Shrimp makes sushi roll even tastier
and healthier. A perfect match for
seafood lovers.
•
Avocado
Assembling of avocado inside the roll
is the most popular way of making sushi
rolls. Avocado contains effective
fats for active heart, brain and kidney. It contains
vitamin E which is very good for skin
and eyes. It even contains more potassium
than banana. Avocado is the true
combination with cucumber. Avocado in sushi
rolls is also a piece of good news
for vegetarians.
•
Cucumber
Cucumber is among the most watery
vegetable. The watery content inside it
keeps you hydrated. It slows down
aging and provides important vitamins. It is
low in calories. Cucumber with peel
provides maximum health benefits.
Cucumber can prove helpful in
digestion. It helps in weight loss and makes your
stomach healthy. Cucumber in sushi is
the perfect ingredient for vegetarians. It
creates a balance in diet and does
not cause any harm. Cucumber makes the
digestion faster.
•
Nori seaweed
It is a good source of vitamins and
minerals. It suppresses hunger and thus helps
in weight loss. It slows aging. It
also works in the heart. Research shows these
seaweeds might help you with thyroid
functions. It is also consumed for digestive
system health as it maintains the
stomach active. Furthermore, it decreases the
danger of type 2 diabetes.
Conclusion
These life-long advantages make
Boston roll a decent choice for one's health.
However, consuming in a balanced way
is the key. Otherwise, it can cause
negative impacts on fitness. There
should not be any compromise on a diet
because it can cause cell damage and
other negative effects. Boston sushi roll
however, is a better choice for
consumption. It tastes better, digests better and
above all makes life a lot healthier,
but in a limit. As we all know, excess of
everything is bad. Hence, Boston
sushi roll is light on stomach and health. Take it
in a balanced way. Otherwise, it can
cause obesity due to large fats in it.
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