Description
A delightful twist on the classic California roll, featuring a satisfying crunch with fresh flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g (1 ½ cups) sushi rice
- 60 ml (¼ cup) rice vinegar
- 4–6 nori sheets
- 200 g (7 oz) crab or imitation crab
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 medium cucumber
- 100 g (1 cup) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Soy sauce, for dipping
- Pickled ginger & wasabi, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until it runs clear. Cook the rice according to your rice cooker’s instructions or simmer in 450 ml (1 ¾ cups) water for about 20 minutes. After cooking, let it sit for 10 minutes off heat. Fluff with a fork and cool.
- Mix 60 ml (¼ cup) rice vinegar with 1 tablespoon sugar and ½ teaspoon salt until dissolved. Transfer the rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Let cool completely while preparing the fillings.
- Slice the avocado and cucumber into thin strips. If using crab, shred 200 g (7 oz) crab meat. Have all ingredients ready for rolling.
- Beat 1 egg in one bowl. In another bowl, place 100 g (1 cup) panko breadcrumbs. Take a sushi roll and dip it in the egg and then coat it with panko.
- Place a nori sheet on your bamboo mat, shiny side down. Wet your hands to prevent sticking. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 2 cm (1 inch) border. Place strips of crab, cucumber, and avocado in the center. Roll tightly upward, using the mat to help. Seal the edge with a little water.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry each roll seam side down until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side. Ensure it’s crispy all over.
- Let the rolls cool for a minute. Use a sharp knife to slice each roll into 6-8 pieces. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.
Notes
Avoid overstuffing the rolls and try using a dry towel to pat-dry your ingredients if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg