Rye Free California Roll

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time35 min

Cook time20 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the sushi rice

2 cups short-grain sushi rice
2 ¼ cups water
¼ cup rice vinegar
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp kosher salt

For the rolls

4 sheets nori
8 oz imitation crab sticks, halved lengthwise
1 large ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut into thin strips
1 medium english cucumber, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp mayonnaise

For serving

soy sauce, for serving
pickled ginger, for serving
wasabi, for serving

Instructions

1
Rinse the sushi rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs nearly clear, about 2 minutes. Drain well.
2
Combine the rinsed rice and 2 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover tightly, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let steam, covered, for 10 minutes — do not lift the lid during this time.

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