California Roll

Casey Glover

Updated on May 10, 2024

Prep Time:

1 hr

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 rolls

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked white rice
½ cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ pound cooked crab meat, drained of excess liquid and shredded
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
5 sheets nori (dry seaweed)
1 avocado, sliced
¼ cup red caviar, such as tobiko
1 English cucumber, seeded and sliced into strips
2 tablespoons drained pickled ginger, for garnish
2 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon wasabi paste

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Wrap a sushi rolling mat completely in plastic wrap and set aside.

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Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer rice to a bowl and cut in vinegar using a rice paddle or wooden spoon. Season with sugar and salt. Allow to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

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Combine crab meat with mayonnaise in a small bowl.

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Place nori sheet on a flat work surface. Spread a thin layer of rice on top of nori.

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Place nori, rice side down, on the prepared rolling mat. Place 2 to 3 avocado slices on top of the nori in one layer.

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Top with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the crab mixture.

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Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons tobiko lengthwise on one side of the avocado-crab mixture, and 2 cucumber strips on the other side.

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Using the mat as a guide, carefully roll the California roll into a tight log. Remove the rolling mat. Top roll with more tobiko, cover with plastic wrap, and gently press the tobiko into the top of the roll.

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Remove the plastic and cut into 6 even pieces using a wet knife. Repeat with remaining sheets of nori and filling. Serve garnished with pickled ginger, soy sauce, and wasabi paste.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

445	Calories
11g	Fat
70g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 445
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 94mg	31%
Sodium 1237mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 70g	26%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 15g	31%
Vitamin C 8mg	8%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 509mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.