Description
A delightful sushi roll filled with creamy avocado, sweet imitation crab, and crisp cucumber, finished with a crunchy tempura topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced into thin strips
- 8 oz imitation crab, shredded
- Tempura flakes, for topping
- Nori sheets
- Soy sauce, for serving
- Wasabi, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions and mix in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let it cool to room temperature.
- While cooling, slice cucumber into strips and prepare avocado.
- On a bamboo mat, lay a sheet of nori, wet hands, and spread sushi rice evenly, leaving a border at the top.
- In the center of the rice, layer cucumber, avocado, and imitation crab.
- Roll the mat tightly, moistening nori edges to seal.
- Slice the roll into 8 pieces and top with tempura flakes.
Notes
For variations, substitute imitation crab with shrimp or tofu. Use crushed noodles if tempura flakes are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: sushi, california roll, crunchy sushi, Japanese food, homemade sushi