Hint: Use a very light touch when making the bed of rice on the nori. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger. Slice roll - Take a sharp knife and slice the roll into 8 pieces.Then roll sushi to press any loose crab and rice back into the roll (see photo in post). Hold the bamboo mat with one hand to squeeze the roll and place your other hand against the edge of the mat. Slide the bamboo mat to one side of the roll so the edge of the roll and edge of the bamboo mat are aligned. Shape roll - Place the bamboo mat on top of the roll and gently squeeze with both hands to form the roll.Gently lift the long side of the nori and roll it over to touch the other side. Take half of the spicy crab, sliced cucumber, and sliced avocado and place it in a row across the center of the roll. Then, gently turn the rice side over so the the nori faces up and place the nori on the bamboo mat.
Use your finger tips to gently spread the rice evenly across the nori. Then wet your hands and take half of the rice and place it on the nori. Spread rice on nori - Place one sheet of nori seaweed on a dry surface with the rough side facing up.Toss the ingredients until evenly coated. Pour the spicy mayonnaise mixture on top. Combine spicy Kewpie mayo and kani (imitation crab)- Using two forks, gently shred the Kani sticks and place in a bowl.Then whisk the ingredients until incorporated. Make spicy Kewpie mayo - To make the spicy mayo sauce, add Kewpie mayo, Sriracha, and togarashi to a small bowl.Once the panko turns golden brown, transfer the bread crumbs to a bowl and let cool. Toast panko - In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and panko bread crumbs.Transfer cooked rice to a bowl and season with seasoned rice vinegar. Then make rice on the stovetop or in an electric rice cooker pot. Make rice - Rinse rice in a bowl until it runs clear.Neutral oil (vegetable, grapeseed, olive oil) - Use a neutral oil to toast the panko and make it crispy.Panko bread crumbs - Panko are light and crispy Japanese breadcrumbs that add a delicious crunch to the roll.Nori sheets also tastes delicious with the other ingredients. Nori seaweed sheets - Nori is dried Japanese seaweed used to wrap and keep the rice and filling together.They also have a thinner and slightly crispier skin. Japanese cucumbers (Kyuri) are preferable because they are slightly sweeter than their American and European counterparts. Cucumber - Cucumber adds a sweet crunch.Avocado - Avocado adds creaminess and an earthy and nutty flavor.It has umami flavor and a subtle sweetness. Kani kamaboko (imitation crab meat) - Imitation crab meat, also known as kanikama or kani kamaboko, is made of surimi, a white fish shaped and cured to resemble crab leg meat.Togarashi - Togarashi is a Japanese chili powder that adds a hint of spice and sweetness to the spicy mayo sauce.Sriracha - Sriracha sauce makes the California roll spicy without overpowering the other ingredients.Kewpie mayo combines with Sriracha and togarashi to make a delicious spicy mayo. This Japanese mayonnaise has a rich umami flavor and creamy consistency. Kewpie mayo - Kewpie mayo is a Japanese pantry staple and the base of spicy mayo.The vinegar adds a light sweet and tart flavor. Seasoned rice vinegar (sushi vinegar) - Seasoned rice vinegar is added to normal rice to make sushi rice.The rice is also lightly salted for flavor. Rice - Japanese short grain rice is best for sushi because it is both sticky and fluffy enough to retain its shape.As you get better at making sushi, the time it takes to assemble will decrease. Time - It takes about a half hour to cook the rice then another 15-20 minutes to prepare the ingredients and assemble the roll.Effort - This roll is easier to make than it looks and only requires basic sushi making skills.Texture - The cucumber and panko are crunchy while the imitation crab, and avocado are soft and creamy.Taste - The imitation crab, cucumber, avocado, and panko create a refreshing medley of flavors.Serve with a side of pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce for even more flavor! Jump to: The ingredients create a perfect balance of flavors, including spicy crab, creamy avocado, refreshing cucumber, and crispy panko for added crunch.
This roll is incredibly easy to make and is sure to impress! Make it for a sushi night at home or to a sushi platter with Alaska Sushi Roll and Spicy Kani Roll (Crab Sushi) for entertaining. This California roll features imitation crab tossed in spicy mayo, cucumber, and avocado rolled in seasoned sushi rice and nori, with a crispy golden panko crust.
#Crunch roll sushi upgrade
Crunchy Spicy California Roll is a crispy upgrade from a standard California Roll.