Description
Homemade California Rolls are a delightful sushi treat you can whip up in your kitchen, combining creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and savory crab—all wrapped in perfectly seasoned sushi rice and nori. These vibrant rolls are perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, offering not just a meal but a fun culinary experience that will impress family and friends alike. Dive into this simple yet rewarding recipe and roll up some deliciousness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups short-grain sushi rice
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 cup imitation crab meat
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- 1 medium cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
- Soy sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions until fluffy, then mix with rice vinegar and let cool.
- Slice the avocado and cucumber into thin strips.
- Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat, spread an even layer of cooled rice over it, leaving an inch at the top.
- Place crab, avocado, and cucumber along the bottom third of the rice.
- Roll tightly using the mat, sealing with water on the edge of the nori.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces with a wet knife and serve with soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (160g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg