Description

Homemade California Rolls are a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring creamy avocado, sweet imitation crab, and crisp cucumber, all wrapped in perfectly seasoned sushi rice. These vibrant rolls are easy to prepare at home, making them an ideal choice for sharing with friends during a cozy night in or impressing guests at gatherings. With fresh ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a sushi masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

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2 cups sushi rice
½ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
8 oz imitation crab meat (or real crab)
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1 medium cucumber, sliced into thin strips
4 sheets nori (seaweed)
Low-sodium soy sauce for serving

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Instructions

Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt; let cool.
Slice avocado and cucumber into thin strips.
On a bamboo mat, place nori shiny side down and spread an even layer of sushi rice over two-thirds of the sheet.
Add strips of crab meat, avocado, and cucumber along the center of the rice.
Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, then slice into bite-sized pieces with a wet knife.
Serve on a platter with soy sauce for dipping.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Rolling
Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 rolls (130g)
Calories: 300
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 30mg