Description
Homemade California Crunch Roll Sushi is a delightful and exciting twist on the classic sushi favorite. This easy-to-make recipe features creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and sweet imitation crab nestled within perfectly seasoned sushi rice and nori. Topped with spicy mayo, flavorful eel sauce, and your choice of crunchy panko breadcrumbs or fried onions, it’s a fantastic choice for sushi night at home. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy meal, this customizable recipe brings a fun and flavorful experience to your dining table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 1¼ cups water
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 roasted nori sheets
- 1 cup imitation crab (or real crab meat)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 small cucumber, cut into thin strips
- 2 tbsp spicy mayo (mayo + sriracha)
- ½ cup toasted panko breadcrumbs or French fried onions
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Cook with water until tender.
- Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved. Fold into warm rice and cool.
- Set up your rolling station with a bamboo mat wrapped in plastic.
- Lay nori on the mat, spread rice evenly, flip so rice faces down, then add crab, avocado, cucumber, and any optional ingredients.
- Roll tightly using the mat to shape the sushi; seal edges with water.
- Brush with spicy mayo or eel sauce and sprinkle toppings on top before slicing into pieces.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sushi rolls (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg