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    California Roll

    A West Coast sushi classic with imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber rolled in seasoned rice and nori.

    ⏱ 30 minPrep time
    🔥 0 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 AppetizerCategory
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    The California roll is the sushi that made sushi American — crab (real or imitation), creamy avocado, and cucumber wrapped in seasoned rice and nori. Invented in Los Angeles, it’s the gentle introduction to sushi loved everywhere.

    The sushi that made sushi American

    Crab, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in seasoned rice and nori — the California roll, the LA original.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat, shiny side down.
    2. Spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch strip at the far edge.
    3. Lay crab, avocado, and cucumber in a line across the center.
    4. Roll tightly with the mat, sealing the far edge with a little water.
    5. Slice each roll into 6 pieces and serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Wet your hands when handling sushi rice so it doesn't stick. If rolling is tricky, try the inside-out method: rice outside, nori inside.

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    Recipe details

    Prep30 min
    Cook0 min
    Servings4
    CategoryAppetizer
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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