Description
Homemade California Crunch Roll Sushi is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines creamy avocado, crispy tempura shrimp, and seasoned sushi rice. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this sushi roll offers a delightful crunch in every bite. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll be the sushi star of your kitchen in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 8 tempura shrimp, pre-cooked
- 4 nori sheets
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise mixed with sriracha (spicy mayo)
- low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions, then mix in rice vinegar while warm. Let cool slightly.
- Slice avocado into thin strips and prepare any additional fillings like cucumber or crab sticks.
- On a bamboo mat covered with plastic wrap, lay a nori sheet shiny side down. Wet your fingers and spread a handful of sushi rice evenly on the nori, leaving an inch at the top edge.
- Layer avocado slices and tempura shrimp across the center of the rice. Drizzle with spicy mayo if desired.
- Roll tightly from the edge closest to you while tucking in the filling with your thumbs. Seal the edge with water.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife dipped in water, then serve with soy sauce and extra spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg