Vegetarian Spicy California Roll
Experience a fresh twist on sushi night with this Vegetarian Spicy California Roll recipe, a vibrant and flavorful alternative to the classic roll. Perfectly seasoned sushi rice meets crisp julienned carrot, crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado, all wrapped in umami-rich nori sheets. Each bite is elevated by the kick of homemade spicy mayo, blending silky mayonnaise and zesty sriracha for a bold, satisfying finish. Sprinkled with sesame seeds for added texture and visually stunning appeal, these rolls are ideal for vegetarians and spice lovers alike. Ready in under an hour, this dish is perfect for both beginner sushi makers and seasoned pros, bringing restaurant-quality results right to your home. Serve with soy sauce on the side and watch these irresistible rolls disappear!
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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
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 small Cucumber
- 1 small Carrot
- 4 sheets Nori sheets
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1.5 teaspoons Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (for serving)
- 1 tablespoons Sesame seeds
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Add the rice and 1.25 cups of water to a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
While the rice is cooking, prepare the rice seasoning by combining rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Microwave for 15-20 seconds and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve.
Transfer the hot cooked rice to a large mixing bowl and gently fold in the rice seasoning. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
Prepare the fillings: peel and slice the avocado into thin strips, julienne the cucumber, and peel and julienne the carrot.
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sriracha to create the spicy mayo. Adjust the sriracha quantity based on your spice preference.
Place a bamboo sushi rolling mat on a flat surface and cover it with plastic wrap. Lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the mat.
With wet fingers, spread a thin, even layer of seasoned sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of nori uncovered at the top edge. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice for added flavor.
Carefully flip the nori sheet over so the rice is facing down. Along the bottom third of the nori, add a few strips of avocado, cucumber, and carrot.
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori sheet into a tight cylinder, starting from the bottom edge and rolling upward. Use the uncovered edge of the nori to seal the roll.
Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and ingredients.
Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6-8 pieces. Clean the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for clean slices.
Drizzle the spicy mayo over the top of the rolls or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce. Serve with soy sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1037 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 61.3 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 3528 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.9 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1516 mg | 32% | |
*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.
