12 Great California Roll Recipes
Source: Bbivirys, AdobeStockAll nori rolls can be divided into two large groups – with rice on the inside or on the outside. California rolls belong to the second category, and they are the most popular example of uramaki in Europe. In this collection of recipes, we'll show you how to make them at home and what fillings you can use!
1. Classic California Rolls
Source: baback.clubLet's start with the basic and most common recipe!
You will need: 200 g sushi rice, 20 ml rice vinegar, nori sheets, 30 g cream cheese, 1 cucumber, 50 g avocado, 50 g tobiko roe, 150 g crab sticks.
Preparation: Cook the rice in advance and mix it with rice vinegar. Slice the avocado, cucumber, and crab sticks into thin strips. Place a nori sheet on a sushi mat, spread rice over the entire surface, and flip it over. Place all the filling and roll it up. Sprinkle with tobiko roe and press down a little more.
2. California Rolls with Crab
Source: promo.chibbis.ruEssentially, it doesn't even matter if it's real crab meat – it's delicious either way.
You will need: 150 g cooked sushi rice, 1 nori sheet, 1/3 avocado, 30 g tobiko roe, 70 g crab meat.
Preparation: Place a nori sheet on the mat, spread rice over it, and flip it over. Slice the crab meat and avocado into strips, place the filling, and roll it up. Carefully sprinkle with tobiko roe on all sides and cut with a wet knife.
3. California Rolls with Shrimp
Source: big-rostov.ruShrimp fit perfectly into this type of filling.
You will need: 500 g round rice, 1 avocado, 100 g tobiko roe, 8 tbsp rice vinegar, 120 g peeled shrimp, 2 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt, nori sheets.
Preparation: Cook the rice according to instructions and season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let it cool. Boil or fry the shrimp for a couple of minutes until cooked. Place a nori sheet on the mat, then rice and tobiko roe on top.
Carefully flip the nori preparation upwards, place sliced avocado and shrimp. Roll it tightly and cut with a water-moistened knife.
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4. California Rolls with Sesame Seeds
Source: sushi-jet.ruMost often, the outer layer of California rolls is tobiko roe. But you can also use sesame seeds!
You will need: 100 g sushi rice, 60 g crab sticks, 1 avocado, 1 cucumber, nori sheets, 100 g sesame seeds, 0.25 tsp sugar, 1 pinch salt, 0.5 tsp rice vinegar.
Preparation: Cook the rice and season it with vinegar, salt, and sugar. Slice the cucumber, avocado, and crab sticks into strips. Place nori on the mat, then rice, and on top – sesame seeds, press lightly and flip with sesame seeds down. Place all the filling on the nori and roll it tightly.
5. California Rolls with Salmon
Source: lamoremio.ruSimple classic – for all salmon roll lovers.
You will need: 200 g round rice, 0.5 tsp sugar, 20 ml rice vinegar, nori sheets, 150 g salmon, 1 cucumber, 50 g avocado, 50 g tobiko roe or sesame seeds.
Preparation: Cook the rice, pour vinegar over it, add sugar, mix, and let it cool. Place nori on a sushi mat and press rice firmly on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or roe, press gently, and flip. Slice all the filling into strips, place on the nori, and roll it tightly.
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6. California Rolls with Cucumber
Source: southernfood.orgCucumber in rolls makes them less dry and adds flavor variety.
You will need: 500 g round sushi rice, 1 avocado, 1 cucumber, 100 g tobiko roe, 8 tbsp rice vinegar, 0.5 tsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 120 g crab sticks, nori sheets.
Preparation: Cook the rice until done. Mix vinegar, salt, and sugar, season the rice, and let it cool. Place seaweed on a sushi mat and rice on top. Press down and flip the preparation. Place sliced cucumber, avocado, and crab sticks on the nori. Roll it tightly, evenly sprinkle with tobiko roe, and cut with a sharp knife.
7. California Rolls with Eel
Source: sushi-jet.ruCalifornia rolls are simple, but even they can delight gourmets.
You will need: 150 g cooked sushi rice, 1 nori sheet, 1/3 avocado, 50 g cucumber, 30 g sesame seeds, 70 g smoked eel, unagi sauce.
Preparation: Place nori on a sushi mat, then rice on top, and then sesame seeds. Gently press everything and flip the preparation. Slice avocado, cucumber, and eel into strips, place on top, and roll it tightly. Cut it with a wet knife and drizzle with unagi sauce.
8. California Rolls with Smoked Salmon
Source: baback.clubTraditionally, fresh fish is used in rolls, but not everyone likes this option.
You will need: 500 g sushi rice, 8 tbsp rice vinegar, 0.5 tsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 avocado, 100 g tobiko roe, 120 g smoked salmon, nori sheets.
Preparation: Cook the rice, season with vinegar, sugar, and salt, and let it cool. Place a nori sheet on the mat, press rice firmly on top, and sprinkle with tobiko roe. Gently press and flip the preparation. Place sliced avocado and fish on top, and roll it tightly.
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9. California Rolls with Tuna
Source: vk.comMore refined with fresh tuna, more accessible with canned. Choose!
You will need: 200 g sushi rice, nori sheets, 20 ml rice vinegar, 1 cucumber, 50 g avocado, 50 g sesame seeds or tobiko roe, 100 g tuna.
Preparation: Cook the rice and season it with rice vinegar. Place nori on the mat, press the cooled rice firmly on top, and on it – sesame seeds or roe. Slice cucumber, avocado, and tuna into strips, place on top of the nori, and roll it up using the mat.
10. Baked California Rolls
Source: telegra.phHere's an unusual recipe for when you want variety and warm food at the same time.
You will need: 200 g sushi rice, 0.5 tsp sugar, 1 pinch salt, 2 tsp rice vinegar, 100 g crab sticks, 1 avocado, 1 cucumber, 100 g tobiko roe, 60 g mayonnaise, soy sauce, chili sauce, nori sheets.
Preparation: Cook the rice until done and season with vinegar, salt, and sugar. Place nori on the mat, press rice firmly on top, and sprinkle with tobiko roe. Flip the preparation and place sliced crab sticks, avocado, and cucumber.
Roll it up and cut it with a water-moistened knife. Mix mayonnaise, soy sauce, and chili to taste, and place a little sauce on the roll pieces. Bake them in the oven for 3-4 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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11. California Rolls with Cream Cheese
Source: pan.ruCream cheese is a common, but not mandatory, ingredient in California rolls.
You will need: 200 g sushi rice, 0.5 tsp sugar, 20 ml rice vinegar, nori sheets, 30 g cream cheese, 1/2 cucumber, 150 g crab sticks, 50 g avocado, 50 g tobiko roe.
Preparation: Cook the rice, season it with vinegar and sugar, and let it cool. Place nori on the mat, then rice on top, and on it – roe. Press lightly and flip the nori preparation upwards. Place cream cheese and sliced crab sticks, cucumber, and avocado. Roll it up.
12. California Rolls with Vegetables
Source: km.smaki-maki.comA vegetarian variation of popular rolls.
You will need: 150 g cooked sushi rice, 1 nori sheet, 1/3 avocado, 30 g sesame seeds, 70 g cucumber, 50 g pickled daikon.
Preparation: Place nori on a sushi mat and press the cooked sushi rice firmly on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, press, and flip the preparation. Slice avocado, cucumber, and daikon into strips, place on top, and roll it up.
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