Gluten-Free California Sushi Roll with Spicy Mayo Sauce

Elevate your sushi night with this vibrant Gluten-Free California Sushi Roll with Spicy Mayo Sauce! This recipe combines tender sushi rice, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and gluten-free imitation crab for a classic California roll that’s safe for gluten-free diets. Wrapped in perfectly roasted nori and paired with a zesty homemade spicy mayo sauce made from sriracha and mayonnaise, this dish delivers the ultimate balance of fresh and bold flavors. Perfect for beginners and sushi enthusiasts alike, these homemade rolls are easier to assemble than you think and come together in just under an hour. Serve with gluten-free soy sauce for dipping, and enjoy a restaurant-quality experience right at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

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
• 6 pieces crab stick (imitation crab, gluten-free)
• 1 medium avocado
• 1 small cucumber
• 4 nori sheets
• 0.25 cup gluten-free soy sauce
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sriracha

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 more minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved.

Step 4

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture with a wooden spoon or rice paddle. Cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Prepare the spicy mayo sauce by mixing the mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl. Adjust sriracha to taste.

Step 6

Slice the avocado in half, remove the seed, and peel. Cut into thin strips.

Step 7

Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and cut into thin matchstick pieces.

Step 8

Place a bamboo sushi mat on your work surface and cover it with a piece of plastic wrap. Lay one nori sheet shiny side down on the mat.

Step 9

With wet fingers, evenly spread about 1/2 cup of sushi rice over the nori sheet, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.

Step 10

Flip the nori sheet over, rice side down. Arrange 1.5 crab sticks, a few avocado slices, and cucumber sticks evenly across the nori sheet 1 inch from the bottom edge.

Step 11

Using the mat, carefully roll the sushi from the bottom, pressing gently to create a tight roll. Seal the border with a bit of water.

Step 12

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

Step 13

Slice each roll into 8 pieces with a sharp, wet knife. Clean the knife between cuts for cleaner slices.

Step 14

Serve the rolls with gluten-free soy sauce and spicy mayo sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1101.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1259.5

Total Fat 67.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 92.4mg	0%
Sodium 6889.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 30.0g
Protein 27.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 102.2mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1566.9mg	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: 47.7%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 43.8%