California Crunch Roll Sushi Recipe
Sushi has become a favorite in many homes worldwide. Among the variety of sushi rolls, the California Crunch Roll Sushi Recipe stands out.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 sheet nori seaweed
- 1/2 avocado sliced
- 1 imitation crab stick shredded
- 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 1/2 cup tempura flakes
- Soy sauce for dipping
- Sesame seeds optional
- Cucumber strips optional
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice. Let it cool.
- Mix vinegar, sugar, salt into rice. Stir well.
- Lay plastic wrap on bamboo mat. Place nori.
- Spread rice on nori. Press it gently.
- Flip the nori so rice faces down.
- Add crab mix, avocado, and cucumber inside.
- Roll tightly using the bamboo mat.
- Roll again to secure the shape.
- Toast tempura flakes in a skillet briefly.
- Spread spicy mayo over the roll top.
- Press toasted flakes gently on top.
- Slice roll using a wet sharp knife.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds if desired. Serve with soy sauce.
Notes
- Always wet your hands to handle sushi rice.
- Don’t overfill the roll. It may break apart.
- Use a very sharp knife for clean slices.
- Wrap bamboo mat in plastic for easy rolling.
- Chill the roll slightly before slicing for firmness.
- You can add cream cheese for extra richness.
- Toast flakes lightly to enhance their crispiness.