Delicious California Roll Sushi Recipe

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Delicious California Roll Sushi Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 30, 2024

Learn how to make the popular California Roll Sushi at home with this easy recipe. This sushi roll features imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in nori and sushi rice, perfect for a light and flavorful meal or snack.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 4 sheets nori seaweed
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 English cucumber, julienned
  • 8 oz imitation crab meat
  • Soy sauce, pickled ginger, wasabi for serving

Directions

  1. Cook sushi rice according to package instructions and let cool.
  2. Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.
  3. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
  4. Arrange avocado slices, cucumber, and crab meat in the center of the rice.
  5. Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat, moisten the border with water to seal.
  6. Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces and serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.

Interesting Facts

  • California Roll Sushi was actually invented in Vancouver, Canada, not California.
  • The use of avocado in sushi was a response to a shortage of tuna in the 1970s.
  • Sushi rice should be seasoned with vinegar, sugar, and salt for the perfect balance of flavors.