For many Americans, a California roll is their first foray into the world of sushi. Purists however have derided the fusion food as “not real sushi” — but to put it bluntly: the roll gets a bad wrap.

The California roll is one of the most popular sushi rolls in the U.S. It's made with five ingredients: Rice, nori, avocado, cucumber, and crab meat. California rolls are on the menu of many sushi ...

The recipe introduction on the Food Network site explains Drummond’s deconstructed idea. “This dish is a deconstructed version of the California roll, which typically includes crab (real or imitation) ...