California Roll Sushi
A delightful fusion dish featuring creamy avocado, succulent crab, and refreshing cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 sheets nori seaweed
- 1 ripe avocado sliced
- 1 cucumber julienned
- 1 cup imitation crab meat shredded
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Soy sauce for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- In a small saucepan, heat rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
- Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture.
- Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
- Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.
- Wet your hands and spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- Arrange avocado, cucumber, and crab in a line across the center of the rice.
- Using the mat, roll the sushi tightly away from you, pressing gently to secure.
- Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 3g