Homemade California Crunch Roll Sushi
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Homemade California Crunch Roll Sushi – The Best Crunchy Roll Guide (2025). This easy-to-follow recipe offers a fresh take on the classic California roll, featuring creamy avocado, sweet crab, and crisp cucumber wrapped in perfectly seasoned sushi rice. Topped with spicy mayo and crunchy panko breadcrumbs, this sushi roll is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for your taste buds. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this homemade sushi will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 slices) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 1¼ cups water
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 roasted nori sheets
- 1 cup imitation crab meat
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 small cucumber, cut into thin strips
- 2 tbsp spicy mayo (mayo + sriracha)
- ½ cup toasted panko breadcrumbs or French fried onions
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Cook with water using a rice cooker or stovetop.
- Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved. Fold into cooked rice and let cool.
- Prepare your rolling station with a bamboo mat covered in plastic wrap and a bowl of water mixed with vinegar.
- Lay nori on the mat, spread rice evenly, flip it over, and add crab, avocado, cucumber, and optional ingredients.
- Roll tightly using the mat to shape the sushi.
- Brush with spicy mayo or eel sauce and sprinkle with panko for crunch before slicing into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg