California Roll Sushi
Delight your taste buds with the iconic *California Roll Sushi*, a quintessential Japanese-American dish that's as vibrant as it is delicious. This recipe features perfectly seasoned sushi rice, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber strips, and tender imitation crab, all wrapped in a sheet of nori and topped with a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds. The rolls are finished with a touch of mayonnaise for added richness, creating a balanced medley of flavors and textures. With step-by-step instructions, including tips on handling your bamboo sushi mat and achieving the perfect roll, this recipe makes it easy to recreate sushi-bar magic right in your kitchen. Serve with soy sauce for dipping, and enjoy an irresistible fusion of fresh ingredients perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining. Ideal keywords: California roll recipe, homemade sushi rolls, avocado sushi, Japanese-American cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi rice
- 1.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 4 Nori sheets
- 8 Imitation crab sticks
- 1 Ripe avocado
- 1 small Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- for serving Soy sauce
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
Combine the rinsed sushi rice and 1.25 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked sushi rice using a wooden spatula. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
Prepare the fillings: Cut the cucumber into thin strips and pit, peel, and slice the avocado.
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface. Lay one nori sheet on the mat, shiny side down.
Moisten your hands with water to prevent sticking. Spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch gap at the top edge.
Sprinkle a thin layer of sesame seeds over the rice.
Carefully flip the nori sheet with rice such that the nori side is up.
Place 2 crab sticks, avocado slices, a few cucumber strips, and a small amount of mayonnaise in a line about an inch from the bottom edge of the nori.
Using the bamboo mat, lift the edge of the nori closest to you and begin rolling it over the fillings. Keep rolling to tighten the roll using gentle pressure until you reach the top edge.
Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into 8 pieces, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts.
Repeat the rolling process with the remaining ingredients.
Serve the California rolls with soy sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.3 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 3192 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.9 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.6 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1453 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
