Description
A spicy crab roll is a popular type of sushi that combines fresh crab meat with a kick of heat, wrapped in sushi rice and nori seaweed, often accompanied by avocado and cucumber.
Ingredients
- Sushi rice: 1 cup (uncooked)
- Water: 1 1/4 cups
- Rice vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh crab meat: 200 grams
- Spicy mayo: 3 tablespoons
- Avocado: 1, sliced
- Cucumber: 1, julienned
- Nori seaweed sheets: 4
- Toasted sesame seeds: 2 tablespoons
- Wasabi: For serving
- Soy sauce: 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 and then cooking it with water according to instructions.
- Assemble the spicy crab roll by spreading sushi rice on a sheet of nori.
- Add the spicy crab mixture, avocado, and cucumber in the center of the rice.
- Roll the sushi tightly using a bamboo mat and seal the edge with water.
- Slice the roll into 6-8 pieces and serve with wasabi and soy sauce.
Notes
- Use high-quality sushi rice for the best texture.
- Fresh crab meat is ideal, but imitation crab can be used as a substitute.
- Adjust the spice level of the mayo to suit your taste.
- Practice rolling to improve your technique.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: spicy crab roll, sushi, homemade sushi, crab sushi, spicy mayo