Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsKaiyo SushiSpicy California Roll Recipe

Spicy California Roll Recipe

Inspired by Kaiyo Sushi
Time1h
Serves4

Spicy crab, avocado, cucumber.

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Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

Spicy Crab Filling

Vegetables

Nori and Toppings

Method

Prepare Sushi Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse and Cook Rice

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions or simmer on the stovetop for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender.

  2. 2

    Season Rice

    Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the warm rice. Let it cool to room temperature.

Prepare Spicy Crab Filling

  1. 3

    Mix Filling

    In a medium bowl, combine the imitation crab meat (shredded), mayonnaise, Sriracha, and chopped green onions. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.

Prepare Vegetables

  1. 4

    Slice Vegetables

    Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut it into thin strips. Wash the cucumber and slice it into thin julienne strips.

Assemble Rolls

  1. 5

    Lay Nori on Bamboo Mat

    Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.

  2. 6

    Spread Rice

    Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then take a handful of sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.

  3. 7

    Add Fillings

    Place a line of the spicy crab filling, avocado strips, and cucumber strips along the bottom edge of the rice-covered nori.

  4. 8

    Roll Sushi

    Using the bamboo mat, carefully lift the edge of the mat and start rolling the sushi away from you, tucking in the filling tightly. Roll until you reach the bare edge of the nori. Use a bit of water to seal the edge.

  5. 9

    Slice Rolls

    Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 8 equal pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for clean slices.

Serve

  1. 10

    Plate and Garnish

    Arrange the sushi on a plate. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top and serve with soy sauce and pickled ginger on the side.

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