Caterpillar Roll

A roll filled with meaty, smoky unagi (eel) topped with thinly sliced avocado has an enticing and succulent appearance. The selection of a perfectly ripe, yet firm avocado, a well-sharpened knife, and good knife skill are essential to creating this sushi. If the avocado is too soft, the slices are simply mashed during the shaping of the sushi. In contrast, too firm or too thick avocado slices will not adhere to the surface of the sushi, giving a sloppy appearance. When all works well