How to Make Deconstructed California Roll Sushi - A Step-by-Step Guide

California roll sushi is a popular and classic choice for sushi lovers around the world. With its combination of creamy avocado, fresh crab meat, and crunchy cucumber, it's no wonder that this roll has become a staple on sushi menus everywhere. But what if you could enjoy all the delicious flavors of a California roll in an even more innovative way? That's where the deconstructed California roll sushi comes in.

This recipe takes all the traditional ingredients of a California roll and...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked medium grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup imitation crabmeat, shredded
  • 1 cup peeled, thinly sliced cucumbers
  • 2 medium avocados, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Rinse rice 3 times. Place in a saucepan and add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Divide ingredients evenly and layer onto 4 plates as follows: rice, crab, cucumber slices, and avocado slices. Drizzle teriyaki over each plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Nutrition

    392 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 653mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 604mg