California Roll
featured in American Style Sushi Dinner for 2
If making sushi at home has always seemed daunting, this simple California roll recipe is a great way to start. This sushi bar classic combines imitation crab, crisp cucumber, and creamy avocado, all snugly wrapped in nori and seasoned sushi rice. Once you've got the basics down, you can get creative by swapping in your preferred fish, veggies, and spices. Make sure to use a sharp knife for clean, even slices, and cover your sushi mat with plastic wrap to make cleanup a breeze. Who knew crafting delicious sushi could be this effortless? Gather your loved ones and dive into the art of sushi making at home!
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94% would make again
20 minutes
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20 minutes
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 2 cups sushi rice (460 g), cooked
- ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar (60 mL)
- 4 half sheets sushi grade nori
- 1 teaspoon sesame seed, optional
- 8 pieces imitation crab
- 1 small cucumber, cut into matchsticks
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
Nutrition Info
- Calories 565
- Fat 7g
- Carbs 94g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 67g
- Protein 16g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Season the sushi rice with the rice vinegar, fanning and stirring until room temperature.
- On a rolling mat, place one sheet of nori with the rough side facing upwards.
- Wet your hands and grab a handful of rice and place it on the nori. Spread the rice evenly throughout the nori without mashing the rice down. Season rice with a pinch of sesame seeds, if using, then flip it over so the nori is facing upwards.
- Arrange, in a horizontal row 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the bottom, the crab followed by a row of avocado and a row of cucumber.
- Grabbing both nori and the mat, roll the mat over the filling so the extra space at the bottom touches the other side, squeezing down to make a nice tight roll. Squeeze down along the way to keep the roll from holding its shape.
- Transfer the roll onto a cutting board. Rub a knife on a damp paper towel before slicing the roll into six equal portions.
- Enjoy!
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