California Roll Sushi recipe

California Roll Sushi

by Chef Big (@chefbig29)
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
50min

A classic California Roll Sushi made with imitation crabmeat, avocado, and cucumber.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 roll)

Sushi Rice

  • 1 1/3cups
    water
  • 2/3cup
    uncooked short-grain white rice
  • 3tbsp
    rice vinegar
  • 3tbsp
    white sugar
  • 1 1/2tsp
    salt

Roll Assembly

  • 4
    sheets nori seaweed
  • 1/2lb
    imitation crabmeat, flaked
  • 1piece
    avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1/2piece
    cucumber, peeled, cut into small strips
  • 2tbsp
    pickled ginger

How to make California Roll Sushi

Prepare Sushi Rice

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. Combine the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed.

  4. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

  5. In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.

  6. Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Assemble the Rolls

  1. Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat.

  2. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.

  3. Arrange the imitation crabmeat, avocado slices, and cucumber strips along the bottom edge of the nori.

  4. Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori over the filling, pressing gently to form a tight roll.

  5. Slice the roll into 6-8 pieces using a sharp knife.

  6. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Keep a bowl of water nearby to dip your fingers in while handling the sushi rice to prevent sticking.

  2. Use a sharp knife to cut the rolls for clean slices.

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Chef Big

(@chefbig29)

I am a Thai chef. Cooking mixed food Asian and Western