California Roll With Cheese (crab, Avocado, Cucumber & Cream Cheese) Recipe
Make California Roll With Cheese (crab, Avocado, Cucumber & Cream Cheese) Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Filling
Assembly
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 2
Cook the Rice
In a pot, combine the rinsed sushi rice and 2.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for another 10 minutes.
- 3
Season the Rice
In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice while it’s still warm. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
Prepare the Filling
- 4
Prepare Crab
Shred the imitation crab meat into small pieces.
- 5
Prepare Cream Cheese
Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier spreading.
- 6
Slice Avocado
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice thinly.
- 7
Slice Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin strips.
Assemble the Rolls
- 8
Prepare the Rolling Mat
Lay a bamboo sushi rolling mat on a flat surface and place a sheet of nori on top, shiny side down.
- 9
Spread the Rice
Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then take a handful of sushi rice and evenly spread it over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- 10
Add the Filling
In the center of the rice, layer the shredded crab meat, cream cheese, avocado slices, and cucumber strips.
- 11
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.
- 12
Cut the Rolls
Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Clean the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for cleaner slices.
Serve
- 13
Plate the Rolls
Arrange the sushi rolls on a serving plate. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
