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California Roll Sushi Recipe

California Roll Sushi Recipe
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California Roll Sushi is a popular and delicious sushi roll featuring vinegared rice, avocado, cucumber, and imitation crab meat wrapped in nori. It’s an accessible, fresh, and flavorful Japanese-inspired roll ideal for sushi beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

  • 2 cups short-grain sushi rice
  • 3 tablespoons sushi vinegar

Fillings

  • 1 cup imitation crab meat (or lump crab)
  • 1 medium cucumber, julienned
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced

Other

  • 4 sheets nori (seaweed sheet)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Rice: Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Cook the rice according to package instructions, either by stovetop or rice cooker. Once cooked, allow it to cool slightly before gently folding in the sushi vinegar to evenly season the rice.
  2. Prepare the Fillings: While the rice cools, wash and julienne the cucumber into thin matchstick strips. Slice the ripe avocado into thin slices for smooth texture and flavor.
  3. Assemble the Roll: Cover a bamboo sushi rolling mat with plastic wrap to prevent sticking. Place one sheet of nori shiny side down on the mat. Evenly spread a thin, consistent layer of the seasoned sushi rice over the nori, leaving about an inch of space at the top edge to seal the roll later.
  4. Add Fillings: Lay strips of avocado, julienned cucumber, and imitation crab meat horizontally across the middle of the rice-covered nori sheet. Make sure not to overfill to facilitate rolling.
  5. Roll the Sushi: Using the bamboo mat, carefully and tightly roll the nori away from you, encasing the fillings completely. Apply slight pressure to keep the roll firm, and wet the top inch of nori edge with water to seal the roll securely.
  6. Slice and Serve: Using a sharp knife dipped in water to prevent sticking, slice the roll into bite-sized pieces (usually 6 to 8 pieces per roll). Serve immediately with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger if desired.

Notes

  • Use short-grain sushi rice for the best texture and stickiness.
  • Pat the avocado slices dry if very ripe to avoid soggy rolls.
  • Keep your knife wet when slicing the sushi to achieve clean cuts.
  • Substitute imitation crab with cooked fresh crab or cooked shrimp for variations.
  • Consume sushi fresh for best taste and food safety.

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