18min 4 ppl
California Roll
36 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
36 min · 7 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
320 kcalper person
Protein 12g
Carbs 45g
Fats 10g
About this dish
Crab, avocado and cucumber rolled tight in seasoned rice, nori on the inside so the sesame-crusted rice shows on the outside. Built originally to ease anyone nervous about raw fish into sushi, and it still does the job.
Allergy Info
Eggs, Sesame, Crustaceans
Diet Info
Pescatarian
Before you start
Ready-made is fine, or make your own.
- Sushi Rice600 gstart 34 minutes aheadMake your own
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Cucumbercut into thin batons1
- Avocadosliced1
Fish & Seafood
- Crab meatcooked and flaked200 g
Dried Goods
- Ready-made sushi rice600 g
- Nori sheets4
Spices & Seasonings
- Toasted sesame seeds15 g
Oils & Condiments
- Mayonnaise40 g
Utensils
- Bamboo sushi mat
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
Method
1
Cut the cucumber into thin batons and slice the avocado.
Approx. 6 minutes
2
Lay a sheet of nori shiny-side down on a bamboo sushi mat and spread an even layer of sushi rice over it, leaving a 2cm border at the top edge.
Approx. 6 minutes
3
Flip the nori so the rice faces down onto the mat, then arrange crab meat, cucumber and avocado in a line across the centre.
Approx. 6 minutes
4
Roll the mat away from you, pressing firmly to shape a tight cylinder, then remove the mat.
Approx. 5 minutes
5
Press toasted sesame seeds onto the outside of the roll.
Approx. 3 minutes
6
Repeat with the remaining nori and filling to make 4 rolls in total.
Approx. 5 minutes
7
Slice each roll into 8 pieces with a sharp, wet knife and serve with a little mayonnaise.
Approx. 5 minutes
