Sushi Rolls • Jinbeh Frisco
Caterpillar Roll
Eel and Cucumber Draped with Thinly Sliced Avocado
About Caterpillar Roll
A close cousin of the Dragon Roll, the Caterpillar Roll features sweet broiled eel (unagi) and crisp cucumber on the inside, blanketed with carefully arranged avocado slices that resemble the segments of a caterpillar. Finished with sweet eel sauce, it's a visually delightful and richly flavored roll for eel lovers.
The Jinbeh Story
Our sushi team's artistry shines in presentation rolls like the caterpillar. Led by a master chef from southern Japan's seafood coast, every roll is shaped using a traditional bamboo makisu, the same way it's been done for centuries.
Origin & Tradition
Like the Dragon Roll, the Caterpillar Roll uses broiled freshwater eel (unagi). The different avocado arrangement creates a distinct visual identity.
🎪 The Experience
Watch the chef line up avocado slices in overlapping segments across the roll, then drizzle sweet tare sauce in thin lines. The finished roll looks like a caterpillar crawling across your plate.
🥗 Nutrition Spotlight
Eel and avocado together deliver approximately 330 calories and 16g protein per roll. The avocado adds fiber and potassium.
Taste Profile
Flavor
Sweet, smoky eel with thick caramelized tare sauce and creamy avocado
Texture
Tender broiled eel with smooth avocado and crisp cucumber
Heat Level
How It's Prepared
Broiled freshwater eel and cucumber are rolled in seasoned sushi rice. Thinly sliced avocado is arranged in overlapping layers across the top to create the caterpillar effect, then drizzled with sweet eel sauce.
Key Ingredients
💡 Pro Tip: Order both the Dragon Roll and Caterpillar Roll side by side for an eel lover's comparison tasting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a Dragon Roll and a Caterpillar Roll?
Both feature eel and avocado, but the presentation differs. The Dragon Roll arranges avocado to look like scales on a dragon, while the Caterpillar Roll arranges avocado in segments that resemble a caterpillar. The flavor profile is very similar. both are sweet, smoky eel with creamy avocado.
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