California Roll Sushi
California Roll Sushi is a vibrant and approachable dish perfect for sushi lovers and beginners alike. This delightful roll features creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and tender imitation crab, all enveloped in seasoned sushi rice and nori. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this easy-to-follow recipe promises a flavorful culinary adventure that will impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 sheets nori
- 1 medium cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 ripe avocado (thinly sliced)
- 8 oz imitation crab meat (shredded)
- Soy sauce (for dipping)
- Wasabi (for dipping)
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook with 1 cup of water in a rice cooker. Once cooked, mix in rice vinegar while warm.
- Prepare fillings by slicing cucumber and avocado into long strips.
- Lay a nori sheet on a bamboo mat, shiny side down. Wet your hands to prevent sticking and grab about half a cup of rice.
- Spread the rice evenly over the nori, leaving an inch at the top.
- Arrange avocado, cucumber, and crab in the center of the rice.
- Roll tightly using the mat, sealing the edge with water.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces using a wet knife and serve with soy sauce and wasabi.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your roll by swapping imitation crab for real crab or shrimp for added flavor. For extra flair, consider adding mango or other favorite vegetables as fillings.