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Homemade California Crunch Roll Sushi – The Best Crunchy Roll Guide (2025)

Homemade California Crunch Roll Sushi – The Best Crunchy Roll Guide (2025)
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Experience a delightful twist on the classic California roll with this Homemade California Crunch Roll Sushi – The Best Crunchy Roll Guide (2025). Perfect for family sushi nights or impressing guests, this recipe combines creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and sweet crab wrapped in sushi rice and nori. Topped with a zesty spicy mayo and crunchy panko breadcrumbs, each bite offers an explosion of flavors and textures. Whether you’re a sushi novice or a seasoned pro, this guide ensures you’ll master the art of rolling sushi at home. Enjoy the fun of creating your own delicious rolls with customizable ingredients that cater to any taste!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup short-grain white rice
  • 1¼ cups water
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 roasted nori sheets
  • 1 cup imitation crab
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 small cucumber, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp spicy mayo (mayo + sriracha)
  • 1 tbsp teriyaki glaze
  • ½ cup toasted panko breadcrumbs
  • Cream cheese strips
  • Thinly sliced jalapeño

Instructions

  1. Rinse rice under cold water until clear; cook in a rice cooker or pot with water.
  2. In a saucepan, mix vinegar, sugar, and salt over low heat until dissolved; fold into warm rice and cool.
  3. Prepare your bamboo mat with plastic wrap; keep a bowl of water nearby.
  4. Place nori shiny side down on the mat; spread cooled rice evenly across, leaving a top edge.
  5. Flip nori so rice faces down; layer fillings (imitation crab, avocado, cucumber) in the center.
  6. Roll tightly using the mat; seal edges with water.
  7. Brush top with spicy mayo; sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top and press gently to secure.
  8. Slice rolls with a wet knife into pieces and serve.

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