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California Roll Sushi Recipe
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California Roll Sushi Recipe

The California Roll Sushi Recipe guides you through rolling sushi featuring cooked sushi rice, avocado slices, cucumber, and surimi (imitation crab) wrapped in nori seaweed. A line of Japanese mayonnaise adds creaminess, while sesame seeds provide a subtle nuttiness. The even layer of rice covering the seaweed and careful rolling technique produce a well-formed sushi roll with balanced flavors and textures.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 rolls
Calories: 681 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese, American

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

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  1. Cut avocado into thinner slices. Peel the cucumber and cut into half lengthwise.
  2. Place your nori seaweed on your Sushi mat. Use a sushi mat wrapped in plastic so that the sushi won't stick.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Pour mayonnaise in one line in the center of the rice.
  6. Place a cucumber half over the mayonnaise and arrange 3 avocado slices on that in one line.
  7. Place 3 surimi in the center in one line.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. Place sushi roll on one side of your mat and sprinkle sesame seeds all over the rest of the mat.
  11. Roll so that the inside out sushi is picking up the sesame seeds and the roll is completely covered with sesame seeds.
  12. 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.
  13. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 681

% 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.