Description
A spicy crab roll is a popular type of sushi that combines fresh crab meat with a zesty kick, featuring sushi rice, nori seaweed, and a mix of fresh ingredients, all wrapped together to create a delicious bite.
Ingredients
- Sushi rice: 1 cup (uncooked)
- Water: 1 1/4 cups
- Rice vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh crab meat: 200 grams
- Spicy mayo: 3 tablespoons
- Cucumber: 1 medium
- Avocado: 1 ripe
- Nori seaweed sheets: 4 sheets
- Sesame seeds: 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: For serving
- Pickled ginger: For serving
- Wasabi: For serving
Instructions
- Prepare the crab mixture by combining fresh crab meat with spicy mayo in a bowl.
- Cook the sushi rice by rinsing it under cold water, then combining it with water in a saucepan, bringing it to a boil, reducing heat, covering, and simmering for 18-20 minutes.
- Assemble the spicy crab roll by spreading sushi rice over a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat.
- Layer the crab mixture, cucumber, and avocado in the center of the rice, then roll tightly using the mat.
- Slice the roll into 6-8 pieces, serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.
Notes
- Freshness is key for the best flavor and texture.
- Practice rolling to improve your technique.
- Experiment with different fillings and sauces for variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sushi
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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