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California Roll Sushi Recipe

Ultimate California Roll Sushi Recipe - Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Discover the ultimate California Roll Sushi Recipe for restaurant-quality sushi at home.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 4 sheets nori shiny side down
  • 1 cup imitation crab meat shredded
  • 1 whole ripe avocado sliced
  • 1 whole English cucumber julienned
  • ¼ cup sushi vinegar
  • Soy sauce for dipping

Equipment

  • Bamboo sushi mat
  • Plastic wrap
  • Wet knife

Method
 

  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until clear and cook according to package instructions before mixing in sushi vinegar while warm and letting it cool.
  2. Slice the avocado and julienne the cucumber.
  3. Lay a bamboo mat with plastic wrap and place a nori sheet shiny side down.
  4. With wet hands, spread about 1 cup of cooled rice over two-thirds of the nori, leaving an inch at the top.
  5. Add avocado, cucumber, and crab in the center of the rice.
  6. Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, sealing with water on the empty edge of nori.
  7. Slice into bite-sized pieces with a wet knife and serve with soy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 10gFat: 7g

Notes

Try substituting imitation crab with real crab or shrimp for an elevated flavor, and don't hesitate to add additional ingredients like spicy mayo or veggies.

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