California Roll
A classic inside-out sushi roll filled with imitation crab, creamy avocado, and refreshing cucumber. This beginner-friendly roll is perfect for sushi nights at home.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 sheets nori (seaweed sheets)
- 4 oz imitation crab stick
- 1 whole avocado, ripe
- ½ whole cucumber, peeled
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, white
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- 1
Season cooked sushi rice: whisk rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Fold gently into warm rice and let cool for 10 minutes.
- 2
Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and slice lengthwise into thin strips.
- 3
Cut cucumber into thin 6-inch long strips. Shred imitation crab into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Place nori shiny-side down on a bamboo mat. Spread 1 cup seasoned rice evenly over nori, leaving 0.5-inch border at the top.
- 5
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice, then flip nori so rice is face-down on the mat.
- 6
Arrange crab, avocado, and cucumber in a thin line along the center of the nori.
- 7
Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, applying gentle pressure. Seal the edge with a damp finger.
- 8
Slice roll into 6 pieces using a sharp, wet knife, wiping clean between cuts. Repeat with second sheet.
- 9
Serve immediately with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- bamboo sushi mat
- sharp chef's knife
- cutting board
- small mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
- wet cloth
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