California Roll Sushi Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 rolls
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Calories
681 kcal
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Course
Main Course
California Roll Sushi Recipe
Description
This California Roll Sushi Recipe involves layering cooked sushi rice evenly over plain nori seaweed sheets, with a line of Japanese mayonnaise near the center. Fresh, thinly sliced avocado and cucumber halves add creaminess and crunch, complemented by surimi sticks as the main protein. The layered ingredients are rolled tightly using a plastic-wrapped sushi mat, ensuring the roll holds together.
The sushi is characterized by the soft, sticky texture of the sushi rice and the crisp, fresh qualities of avocado and cucumber. The surimi adds a mild seafood flavor, while Japanese mayo brings a tangy richness. Toasted sesame seeds sprinkled on top contribute a subtle crunch and nutty aroma.
This roll can be enjoyed as a light meal or appetizer alongside soy sauce, wasabi, or pickled ginger. Rolling carefully and tightly helps maintain the shape and ensures an even bite every time.
Using proper sushi rice and unflavored maki nori are important for authentic texture and flavor. Japanese mayonnaise gives a distinctive taste but American mayo can serve as a substitute if needed. Slow, firm rolling pressure preserves the roll's structure and appearance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice cooked, *see Notes
- ½ avocado
- 1 cucumber
- 6 pcs surimi aka imitation crab, *see Notes
- 2 heets nori seaweed *see Notes
- 4 Tablespoon mayonnaise see Notes, Japanese
- 2 Tablespoon sesame seeds *see Notes
Instructions
- Cut avocado into thinner slices. Peel the cucumber and cut into half lengthwise.
- Place your nori seaweed on your Sushi mat. Use a sushi mat wrapped in plastic so that the sushi won't stick.
- Spread almost half of your cooked (keep about 2-3 Tablespoons aside) rice all over your nori seaweed. The rice has to cover the seaweed completely and it needs to be an even layer.
- Turn the rice covered seaweed and spread the 2-3 Tablespoons of rice over one half of your seaweed, but keep about 1 inch or 2-centimeter distance from the bottom end of your seaweed. Spread it out to an even layer.
- Pour mayonnaise in one line in the center of the rice.
- Place a cucumber half over the mayonnaise and arrange 3 avocado slices on that in one line.
- Place 3 surimi in the center in one line.
- Take the seaweed with the toppings to the border of your plastic-wrapped mat, hold with both hands and start to roll in your sushi.
- Continue to roll in your sushi and press down with both hands to create a tight wrap. Roll until you have a tight sushi roll
- Place sushi roll on one side of your mat and sprinkle sesame seeds all over the rest of the mat.
- Roll so that the inside out sushi is picking up the sesame seeds and the roll is completely covered with sesame seeds.
- Take the sushi from the bamboo mat and cut into 1 inch or 2 centimeter thick slices or so that you are left with 8 thick slices.
- Arrange the california roll on a serving plate and serve with soya wasabi dipping options and some pickled sliced ginger.
Notes
- Use cooked sushi rice prepared according to recommended methods for best texture.
- Surimi is imitation crab meat; real crab or cooked shrimp can be substituted.
- Choose plain maki nori sheets without added flavorings.
- Japanese mayonnaise differs slightly from American; it can be substituted or made by flavoring American mayo.
- Sesame seeds can be black, white, or a mix according to preference.
- Roll sushi slowly and press gently but firmly to keep it tight and uniform.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 681 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 681kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 86g | 29% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 181IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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