Classic California Sushi Roll

Experience the perfect balance of fresh, vibrant flavors with this Classic California Sushi Roll recipe—a sushi lover's favorite that you can easily make at home! Featuring fluffy, seasoned sushi rice, crisp cucumber strips, creamy avocado slices, and delicate imitation or real crab meat, all rolled together in a sheet of savory nori, this recipe delivers a delightful combination of textures. Perfect for sushi beginners, this step-by-step guide teaches you how to master rolling your own sushi using a bamboo mat and simple ingredients. Served with tangy soy sauce, spicy wasabi, and refreshing pickled ginger, these homemade sushi rolls are ideal for a light dinner, appetizer, or even lunch. Prepare to impress your guests with this easy, no-fuss classic that brings a taste of California straight to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

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 teaspoon Salt
• 4 pieces Nori sheets
• 8 ounces Imitation crab meat or real crab
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Avocado
• 0 Soy sauce
• 0 Wasabi
• 0 Pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.

Step 6

Transfer the cooked rice into a large bowl and gradually fold in the vinegar mixture, letting the rice cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin strips (about 1/4 inch thick).

Step 8

Cut the avocado into halves, remove the pit, scoop, and slice thinly.

Step 9

Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and put a sheet of nori on top, shiny side down.

Step 10

With wet hands to prevent sticking, spread about 3/4 cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.

Step 11

Place about 2 ounces of crab, a few strips of cucumber, and a few slices of avocado along the center of the rice.

Step 12

Using the bamboo mat, lift the edge closest to you and roll it over the filling, applying gentle pressure. Continue rolling to the top edge, sealing the roll by moistening the border with a bit of water.

Step 13

With a sharp knife, cut the roll into 6 to 8 equal pieces, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts.

Step 14

Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make additional rolls.

Step 15

Serve sushi rolls with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1197.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	942.2

Total Fat 31.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 45.4mg	0%
Sodium 3474.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.2g
Protein 31.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 170.9mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 1848.7mg	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: 29.4%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 57.7%