Crab Sushi Roll

Elevate your sushi night with this tantalizing Crab Sushi Roll recipe, perfect for beginners and seasoned sushi enthusiasts alike! This dish combines tender sushi rice seasoned with a tangy rice vinegar blend, wrapped around a savory mix of imitation crab meat, crisp cucumber, and creamy avocado, all nestled in a sheet of nori. With step-by-step instructions for creating tight, restaurant-worthy rolls using a bamboo mat, you'll master the art of sushi-making in no time. Serve these elegant rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a touch of wasabi for an authentic Japanese dining experience. Whether you're hosting or craving a homemade sushi fix, these Crab Sushi Rolls are the ultimate blend of freshness and flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Sushi rice
• 2 cups Water
• 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 5 sheets Nori sheets
• 8 ounces Imitation crab meat
• 1 small Cucumber
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0 optional for serving Soy sauce
• 0 optional for serving Pickled ginger
• 0 optional for serving Wasabi

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Combine the rinsed sushi rice and 2 cups of water in a rice cooker. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions until rice is tender.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, heat rice vinegar, sugar, and salt over low heat until the sugar and salt dissolve. Do not let it boil.

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture using a wooden paddle. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

While the rice cools, prep your fillings by slicing the cucumber into thin strips and pit and slice the avocado.

Step 6

Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the mat.

Step 7

Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking and spread a thin, even layer of cooled sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.

Step 8

Arrange a line of imitation crab meat, cucumber strips, and avocado slices along the bottom edge of the rice.

Step 9

Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori over the filling, applying gentle pressure to ensure the roll is tight and secure.

Step 10

Continue rolling using the mat to help shape and compact the roll, sealing it with the exposed 1-inch border at the end.

Step 11

Use a sharp knife moistened with water to slice the roll into even pieces.

Step 12

Serve the crab sushi rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1370.8 grams (1370.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1045

Total Fat 24.70g	32%
Saturated Fat 4.00g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.10g
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 3975mg	173%
Total Carbohydrate 176.20g	64%
Dietary Fiber 16.70g	60%
Total Sugars 43.60g
Protein 32.80g	66%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152mg	12%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1548mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.0%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 66.6%