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California Crunch Roll Sushi

California Crunch Roll Sushi: Easy, Crispy, and Delicious!

Enjoy the delightful California Crunch Roll Sushi with its crispy twist and creamy avocado, perfect for sushi novices and experienced chefs alike.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 2 cups short-grain rice
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 0.25 cups rice vinegar vital for authentic sushi flavor
  • 2 tablespoons sugar balances acidity
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces imitation crab sticks or cooked fish
  • 1 medium avocado can substitute with cream cheese
  • 1 medium cucumber julienned for crunch
For the Assembly
  • n/a nori (seaweed sheets)
  • n/a crispy fried onions or tempura flakes for topping
  • n/a toasted sesame seeds optional for flavor
For Serving and Dipping
  • n/a mayonnaise or sriracha optional
  • n/a soy sauce for dipping

Equipment

  • bamboo sushi mat
  • rice cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Cook rice in a rice cooker with water for about 20 minutes. Mix in vinegar, sugar, and salt while warm and cool to room temperature.
  2. While rice cools, shred crab sticks, slice avocado, and julienne cucumber. Prepare fillings on a plate.
  3. Place nori on sushi mat, spread rice, leaving a border. Ensure even distribution.
  4. Flip nori so rice side is down. Layer crab, avocado, and cucumber on lower third.
  5. Roll tightly from the edge closest to you, tucking in the filling as you go. Seal the roll with wet nori edge.
  6. Top with mayonnaise or sriracha and sprinkle with crispy toppings. Slice into pieces with a sharp knife.
  7. Serve sliced rolls on a platter with soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Wet hands prevent sticking. Use a sharp knife for clean slicing. Avoid overfilling to maintain shape.

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