Jul 14 2026
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California Roll & Spicy Tuna Roll Recipe

Inspired by Kemuri
Time1h
Serves4

Served with Cucumber Salad in Ponzu sauce

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Ingredients

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California Roll Ingredients

Spicy Tuna Roll Ingredients

Cucumber Salad Ingredients

Method

California Roll Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare Sushi Rice

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, allow to cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Season the Rice

    In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the warm rice. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

  3. 3

    Prepare Fillings

    Slice the avocado and cucumber into thin strips. Cut imitation crab meat into smaller pieces if needed.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Roll

    Place a nori sheet on a bamboo mat. Wet your hands and take a handful of sushi rice, spreading it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top. Lay down the crab, avocado, and cucumber in the center of the rice.

  5. 5

    Roll the Sushi

    Using the bamboo mat, roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure. Seal the edge of the nori with a little water. Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces.

Spicy Tuna Roll Directions

  1. 6

    Prepare Sushi Rice

    Use the same sushi rice prepared for the California rolls, ensuring it is at room temperature.

  2. 7

    Make Spicy Tuna Mixture

    In a bowl, chop the sashimi-grade tuna into small pieces. Add mayonnaise, sriracha, chopped green onions, and sesame oil. Mix well until combined.

  3. 8

    Assemble the Roll

    Place a nori sheet on the bamboo mat and spread a handful of sushi rice over it. Leave 1 inch at the top. Place a line of the spicy tuna mixture in the center.

  4. 9

    Roll the Sushi

    Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat, sealing the edge with water. Slice into bite-sized pieces.

Cucumber Salad Directions

  1. 10

    Prepare Cucumber

    Thinly slice the cucumbers. You may peel them if desired.

  2. 11

    Make the Dressing

    In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves.

  3. 12

    Combine Salad

    Add the cucumber slices to the dressing and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.

  4. 13

    Serve

    Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad before serving.

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