Sun-Kissed Sushi Rolls

Embrace the vibrant flavors of California with these refreshing Sun-Kissed Sushi Rolls. Packed with the perfect balance of fresh crab, silky avocado, and crisp cucumber, each bite will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Golden State. Delicately wrapped in a blanket of fluffy sushi rice and a hint of zesty mayo, these rolls are the epitome of West Coast culinary bliss.
ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 4 sheets of nori seaweed
- 8 oz crab meat
- 1 large avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber, julienned
- 2 tablespoons Japanese mayo
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Pickled ginger, for serving
- Soy sauce, for serving
- Wasabi, for serving
steps
- 1.
Cook sushi rice according to package instructions, then let cool.
- 2.
Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat. Wet your hands and spread a thin layer of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a small border at the top.
- 3.
Arrange slices of avocado, julienned cucumber, and crab meat in the center of the rice.
- 4.
Carefully roll the mat, applying gentle pressure to ensure a tight roll.
- 5.
With a sharp knife, slice the roll into bite-sized pieces and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- 6.
Drizzle Japanese mayo over the Sun-Kissed Sushi Rolls and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 7.
Serve with pickled ginger, soy sauce, and a touch of wasabi on the side for an authentic sushi experience.