Jul 13 2026
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California Roll Recipe

Inspired by Peppermint Thai & Sushi Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

Crab, avocado, cucumber

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Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

Filling

Assembly

Method

Prepare Sushi Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    In a rice cooker, combine the rinsed sushi rice and water. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions. Alternatively, bring to a boil in a pot, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Season the Rice

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

Prepare Filling

  1. 4

    Prepare the Crab

    Shred the imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 5

    Slice the Avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it into thin strips.

  3. 6

    Slice the Cucumber

    Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove the seeds if desired, and slice it into thin strips.

Assemble the Rolls

  1. 7

    Lay the Nori

    Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface. Lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the mat.

  2. 8

    Add the Rice

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

  3. 9

    Add the Filling

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

  4. 10

    Roll the Sushi

    Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to keep the roll tight. Seal the edge of the nori with a little water.

  5. 11

    Slice the Rolls

    Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean slices.

  6. 12

    Serve

    Arrange the sushi rolls on a plate and serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

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