California Roll Sushi

Experience the fresh, vibrant flavors of California Roll Sushi, a classic fusion recipe that brings the essence of Japanese cuisine to your table with a West Coast twist. This beginner-friendly sushi roll combines perfectly seasoned sushi rice, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and imitation crab, all wrapped in a delicate nori sheet and topped with toasted sesame seeds for added texture. Its inside-out rolling technique (uramaki) creates a polished, restaurant-quality presentation that’s surprisingly easy to master at home. Ready in under an hour, these sushi rolls are ideal for sushi night, meal prep, or a show-stopping appetizer. Serve this crowd-pleaser with a side of soy sauce for dipping, and watch it disappear in seconds! Perfect for sushi lovers looking for homemade flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 4 Nori sheets
• 8 Imitation crab sticks
• 1 Ripe avocado
• 1 small Cucumber
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 0 for serving Soy sauce

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed sushi rice and 1.25 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 10 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked sushi rice using a wooden spatula. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Prepare the fillings: Cut the cucumber into thin strips and pit, peel, and slice the avocado.

Step 6

Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface. Lay one nori sheet on the mat, shiny side down.

Step 7

Moisten your hands with water to prevent sticking. Spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch gap at the top edge.

Step 8

Sprinkle a thin layer of sesame seeds over the rice.

Step 9

Carefully flip the nori sheet with rice such that the nori side is up.

Step 10

Place 2 crab sticks, avocado slices, a few cucumber strips, and a small amount of mayonnaise in a line about an inch from the bottom edge of the nori.

Step 11

Using the bamboo mat, lift the edge of the nori closest to you and begin rolling it over the fillings. Keep rolling to tighten the roll using gentle pressure until you reach the top edge.

Step 12

Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into 8 pieces, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts.

Step 13

Repeat the rolling process with the remaining ingredients.

Step 14

Serve the California rolls with soy sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1071.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1148.8

Total Fat 57.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 74.8mg	0%
Sodium 3192.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 30.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 135.1mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 1452.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.6%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 46.0%