Spicy California Roll

Craving sushi with a fiery twist? This Spicy California Roll recipe combines classic sushi flavors with an irresistible kick of heat. Perfectly seasoned sushi rice meets creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and tender imitation crab, all wrapped in umami-rich nori and topped with a sesame seed garnish for texture. The star of the show is the spicy mayo, a harmonious blend of tangy mayonnaise and zesty Sriracha, drizzled generously for just the right amount of heat. With easy, step-by-step instructions and a quick prep time of under 30 minutes, this homemade sushi recipe is ideal for both beginners and seasoned sushi enthusiasts. Serve with soy sauce and pickled ginger for an authentic sushi experience right at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

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 sheets Nori sheets
• 8 sticks Imitation crab sticks
• 1 whole Avocado
• 1 small Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. Alternatively, bring the water and rice to a boil in a pot, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 18 minutes. Let it stand off the heat for 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl, pour the vinegar mixture over it, and fold the rice gently. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

Peel the cucumber and cut into thin matchsticks. Peel and pit the avocado, then slice it into thin strips.

Step 5

Mix mayonnaise and sriracha sauce in a small bowl to create a spicy mayo.

Step 6

Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap over the mat. Place a nori sheet, shiny side down, on top of the plastic wrap.

Step 7

Spread about 3/4 cup of sushi rice over the nori evenly, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge. Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the rice.

Step 8

Carefully lift the nori and rice layer and flip it over so that the rice faces down on the plastic wrap.

Step 9

Arrange 2 imitation crab sticks horizontally at the bottom edge of the nori. Add avocado slices and cucumber sticks next to the crab.

Step 10

Drizzle a line of spicy mayo along the filling ingredients.

Step 11

Use the bamboo mat to start rolling the sushi away from you, keeping the roll tight by gently pressing as you go.

Step 12

Once fully rolled, use a sharp, dampened knife to slice the roll into 8 equal pieces. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make three more rolls.

Step 13

Serve the rolls with additional spicy mayo, soy sauce, and pickled ginger, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1110.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1371.9

Total Fat 78.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 103.6mg	0%
Sodium 3354.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 31.8g
Protein 30.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 133.4mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 1433.3mg	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: 50.3%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 41.1%