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Rolling Sushi at Home with Fresh Ingredients

California Sushi Roll


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sushi rice (short-grain)

  • 1¼ cups water

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 4 sheets of nori (seaweed)

  • 1 cup imitation crab sticks (shredded or sliced)

  • 1 ripe avocado (sliced thin)

  • 1 small cucumber (julienned)

  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

  • Sriracha mayo (optional, for topping)


Instructions

  • Lay the Nori: Place a sheet of nori (shiny side down) on your bamboo mat.

  • Add Rice: Wet your fingers. Spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving 1 inch at the top.

  • Layer Fillings: Arrange avocado, crab, and cucumber in a horizontal line across the bottom third of the sheet.

  • Roll it Up: Use the mat to gently but tightly roll the sushi away from you. Press and shape as you go.

  • Seal the Edge: Wet the top edge of the nori to help it stick.

  • Slice: Use a sharp, wet knife to cut into 6–8 equal pieces.

 

  • Garnish (Optional): Sprinkle with sesame seeds or add a drizzle of spicy mayo.