Description
Homemade California Crunch Roll Sushi is a delightful and easy twist on the classic California roll, perfect for sushi lovers of all skill levels. This recipe combines creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and sweet crab, all wrapped in sushi rice and nori. The real star is the crunchy topping made from panko breadcrumbs or fried onions, elevating the texture to new heights. Finished with a drizzle of spicy mayo and eel sauce, this sushi roll is ideal for casual family dinners or entertaining friends. Enjoy the fun of sushi-making at home and customize your rolls with your favorite ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 1¼ cups water
- 4 roasted nori sheets
- 1 cup imitation crab (or real crab meat)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 small cucumber, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp spicy mayo
- ½ cup toasted panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear, then cook with water until tender. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt over low heat; fold into warm rice and let cool.
- Set up your rolling station: wrap a bamboo mat in plastic wrap and have a bowl of water nearby to prevent sticking.
- Lay nori shiny side down on the mat; spread cooled rice evenly across it. Flip nori over and layer crab, avocado, cucumber, and optional add-ins.
- Roll tightly using the mat; seal edges as you go. Brush with spicy mayo or eel sauce and sprinkle with panko.
- Slice into 8 pieces using a sharp knife dipped in water.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg