Spicy California Roll
Turn up the heat on your sushi night with this irresistible Spicy California Roll recipe! A bold twist on the classic California roll, this dish features soft and fluffy sushi rice perfectly seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, wrapped around flavorful fillings like creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and savory imitation crab, all elevated by a drizzle of smoky-spicy sriracha mayo. Topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a nutty crunch, these inside-out rolls are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Whether you're a sushi-making novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe offers an easy-to-follow guide to help you roll your way to sushi perfection. Serve these homemade rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and extra spicy mayo for dipping, and impress your guests with a restaurant-quality appetizer or main course! Perfect for sushi lovers looking to add some spice to their next meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi rice
- 1.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 4 sheets Nori sheets
- 8 sticks Imitation crab sticks
- 1 whole Avocado
- 1 small Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. Alternatively, bring the water and rice to a boil in a pot, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 18 minutes. Let it stand off the heat for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl, pour the vinegar mixture over it, and fold the rice gently. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Peel the cucumber and cut into thin matchsticks. Peel and pit the avocado, then slice it into thin strips.
Mix mayonnaise and sriracha sauce in a small bowl to create a spicy mayo.
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap over the mat. Place a nori sheet, shiny side down, on top of the plastic wrap.
Spread about 3/4 cup of sushi rice over the nori evenly, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge. Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the rice.
Carefully lift the nori and rice layer and flip it over so that the rice faces down on the plastic wrap.
Arrange 2 imitation crab sticks horizontally at the bottom edge of the nori. Add avocado slices and cucumber sticks next to the crab.
Drizzle a line of spicy mayo along the filling ingredients.
Use the bamboo mat to start rolling the sushi away from you, keeping the roll tight by gently pressing as you go.
Once fully rolled, use a sharp, dampened knife to slice the roll into 8 equal pieces. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make three more rolls.
Serve the rolls with additional spicy mayo, soy sauce, and pickled ginger, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1372 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.4 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 3355 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.3 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1433 mg | 30% | |
*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.
