Jul 13 2026
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Kani Gunkan Recipe

Inspired by Shogun
Time1h
Serves4

Crab mix gunkan sushi.

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Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

Seaweed

Toppings (optional)

Method

Prepare Sushi Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    In a rice cooker or a pot, combine the rinsed sushi rice and water. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the water is absorbed.

  3. 3

    Season the Rice

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

Prepare Crab Mix

  1. 4

    Prepare Crab

    Chop the imitation crab meat into small pieces and place it in a mixing bowl.

  2. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    Add mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, and chopped chives to the crab meat. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Assemble Gunkan Sushi

  1. 6

    Cut Nori Sheets

    Cut each nori sheet into strips about 2 inches wide. You will need two strips for each gunkan.

  2. 7

    Form Rice Bases

    With wet hands, take a small amount of sushi rice and form it into an oval shape that is about 1-2 inches long and 1 inch wide.

  3. 8

    Wrap Nori Around Rice

    Take two strips of nori and wrap them around the oval-shaped rice, leaving the top open. The nori should overlap slightly.

  4. 9

    Fill with Crab Mix

    Spoon the crab mixture generously into the open top of the gunkan. You can mound it slightly for a nice presentation.

  5. 10

    Garnish

    Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and add extra chopped chives for garnish, if desired.

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