California Rolls Japanese Recipe

Master the art of California roll sushi in just 20 minutes! This easy-to-follow recipe delivers delicious, restaurant-quality results. Learn how to perfectly roll avocado, imitation crab, and sushi rice for a satisfying and authentic Japanese culinary experience. Perfect for sushi beginners!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 793.6 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 4.4 (8 Reviews)
California Rolls Japanese

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for California Rolls Japanese

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How to Make California Rolls Japanese

  1. Peel and thinly slice 1 ripe avocado into long strips.
  2. In a bowl, gently combine 8 oz imitation crab meat with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise.
  3. Cover a bamboo sushi rolling mat with plastic wrap.
  4. Place a sheet of nori (dried seaweed) on the mat, shiny side down.
  5. Evenly spread 2 cups of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top edge.
  6. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the sushi rice.
  7. Using the bamboo mat, gently flip the sushi rice and nori over so the rice is facing down.
  8. Arrange the avocado and crab mixture in a lengthwise line along the center of the nori, about 1/3 of the way from the bottom edge.
  9. Using the bamboo mat, lift the bottom edge of the nori over the filling and begin to tightly roll the sushi, tucking the filling in as you go.
  10. Continue rolling, applying even pressure with the mat to keep the sushi compact.
  11. Once the roll is complete, gently press the mat to secure the shape and remove the finished roll.
  12. Using a sharp, wet knife, cut the sushi roll into 8 equal bite-sized pieces.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

8g

Carbs

52g