lunchΒ·Japanese

Sushi Rolls (California Roll)

Classic inside-out rolls with crab, avocado, and cucumber β€” the perfect gateway sushi.

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Prep45m
Cook20m
Total1h 5m
Serves4
Levelmedium
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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 2 cup sushi rice (cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar)
  • 8 oz imitation crab or real crab
  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • Β½ English cucumber (julienned)
  • 4 nori sheets
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (for serving)
  • ΒΌ cup pickled ginger (for serving)
  • 1 tbsp wasabi (for serving)

How to Make It

  1. 1

    Season hot cooked rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Fan to cool.

  2. 2

    Place a nori sheet on a bamboo mat. Spread rice evenly over nori, leaving a 1" border.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Flip so rice is facing down.

  4. 4

    Arrange crab, avocado, and cucumber along the bottom edge of the nori.

  5. 5

    Roll tightly using the mat, applying even pressure. Seal the edge with a little water.

  6. 6

    Slice into 8 pieces with a sharp, wet knife. Serve with soy sauce, ginger, and wasabi.

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