California Sushi Roll with Spicy Mayo Sauce

Bring a taste of Japan to your kitchen with this California Sushi Roll with Spicy Mayo Sauce—an irresistible blend of flavors and textures that will delight sushi lovers everywhere. Featuring perfectly seasoned sushi rice, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and savory imitation crab, these iconic inside-out sushi rolls are an ideal balance of fresh and indulgent. Each roll is dusted with toasted sesame seeds for added nuttiness and finished with a drizzle of fiery homemade spicy mayo made from Sriracha and creamy mayonnaise for that extra kick. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this vibrant dish is surprisingly simple to make with step-by-step instructions that are perfect for beginners. Serve with soy sauce for dipping, and enjoy a restaurant-quality sushi experience from the comfort of home.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sushi rice
• 2.5 cups Water
• 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 5 sheets Nori sheets
• 10 pieces Imitation crab sticks
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Ripe avocado
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 4

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl. Sprinkle the vinegar mixture over the rice and fold to combine. Fan the rice to cool it to room temperature.

Step 5

Peel and cut the cucumber into thin julienne strips. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it into thin strips.

Step 6

Cut a nori sheet in half and lay one piece, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat covered with plastic wrap.

Step 7

With wet fingers, spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1/2-inch border at the top edge.

Step 8

Sprinkle a few sesame seeds over the rice. Carefully flip the nori sheet over so the rice is down.

Step 9

Place two imitation crab sticks along the length of the nori, followed by a few strips of cucumber and avocado.

Step 10

Using gentle pressure, roll the mat away from you to wrap the nori around the filling. Continue rolling, applying gentle pressure to shape the roll.

Step 11

Once rolled, remove the mat and use a sharp knife to slice the roll into six even pieces. Clean the knife with a wet towel between cuts.

Step 12

Repeat with the remaining nori and fillings.

Step 13

For the spicy mayo, mix the mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 14

To serve, drizzle the spicy mayo sauce over the sushi rolls or serve on the side with soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2048.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1820.2

Total Fat 76.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 114.8mg	0%
Sodium 6427.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 244.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 55.2g
Protein 43.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 355.4mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 2170.9mg	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: 37.5%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 53.0%