This Homemade California Roll Sushi Recipe is perfect for sushi lovers who want to make their favorite sushi at home. With fresh ingredients and step-by-step instructions, you can create authentic California Roll Sushi right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 sheets nori seaweed
- 1/2 lb imitation crab meat
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for serving
Directions
- Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. Cook the rice in a rice cooker or on the stove according to package instructions.
- In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Let cool.
- Transfer cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the sushi vinegar mixture. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
- Place a sheet of nori on a sushi mat. Spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- Layer imitation crab, cucumber, and avocado in the center of the rice. Roll the sushi tightly using the mat.
- Slice the roll into 8 equal pieces. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients to make more rolls.