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California Crunch Roll Sushi

California Crunch Roll Sushi
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California Crunch Roll Sushi is the perfect way to bring a taste of Japan into your home kitchen. This delightful sushi roll combines creamy avocado, refreshing cucumber, and flaky imitation crab, all wrapped in seasoned rice and nori. What sets this roll apart is its crunchy topping, adding an exciting texture that elevates each bite. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your tastes, this sushi recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Get everyone involved in the process of making sushi at home for a fun and memorable meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups short-grain rice
  • 2 ¼ cups water
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups imitation crab sticks or cooked fish fillet
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1 small cucumber, julienned
  • 6 sheets roasted seaweed (nori)
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions or tempura flakes
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned yogurt-based sauce for a lighter alternative
  • Soy sauce for dipping

Instructions

  1. Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until clear, then cook with water until fluffy.
  2. In a saucepan, heat rice vinegar with sugar and salt until dissolved; pour over warm rice and fold gently.
  3. Prepare fillings: shred imitation crab, slice avocado, and julienne cucumber.
  4. On a bamboo mat lined with plastic wrap, lay nori shiny side down and spread sushi rice evenly, leaving a border.
  5. Flip the nori and add crab, cucumber, and avocado at the bottom third; roll tightly using the mat.
  6. Top with mayonnaise or sriracha mayo followed by crispy onions; press gently to secure.
  7. Slice with a wet knife into pieces and serve with soy sauce.

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