Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsRoy's WaikikiHawaiian Style Rainbow Roll Recipe

Hawaiian Style Rainbow Roll Recipe

Inspired by Roy's Waikiki
Time1h
Serves2

Rainbow Sashimi, Blue Crab, Thai Chili Oyster Sauce

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Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

Filling

Method

Prepare Sushi Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse and Cook Rice

    Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to manufacturer's instructions.

  2. 2

    Season the Rice

    In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Once rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Let it cool.

Assemble the Roll

  1. 3

    Prepare Ingredients

    Slice the avocado and cucumber into thin strips. Set aside.

  2. 4

    Roll the Sushi

    Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, spread an even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small border at the top. Arrange blue crab, rainbow sashimi, avocado, and cucumber in a line across the rice. Roll tightly using the mat, sealing the edge with a little water.

Serve

  1. 5

    Slice and Plate

    Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 8 pieces. Drizzle with Thai chili oyster sauce and sesame oil, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

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