Description
Classic homemade California roll with imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed. Perfect for an easy Japanese dinner.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups sushi rice
2 ¼ cups water
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 avocado
½ English cucumber
8 ounces imitation crab (log/leg style)
4 sheets toasted nori seaweed
Instructions
1. Rinse the rice in a colander.
2. Add rice and water to a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Whisk rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until dissolved.
4. Transfer cooked rice to a sheet pan and drizzle vinegar mix, toss and spread to cool.
5. Slice avocado and cucumber into thin strips.
6. Prepare sushi station with bamboo mat, water bowl, and serrated knife.
7. Lay a sheet of nori shiny side down on the mat.
8. Spread 1 cup of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch strip at the top.
9. Add avocado, cucumber, and imitation crab along the center.
10. Roll tightly using the mat, pressing gently.
11. Wet the knife and cut into 8 equal pieces.
12. Repeat to make 4 rolls (32 pieces total).
13. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.
Notes
For best flavor, serve immediately. Keep leftover rolls in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 pieces
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: homemade california roll, imitation crab, avocado cucumber, homemade sushi, japanese dinner, easy sushi