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Kani Sushi

Deliciously Easy Kani Sushi Rolls for Home Chefs

Enjoy the delightful experience of Kani Sushi with these easy homemade spicy crab rolls, perfect for a fun gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 2 cups Short-Grain Sushi Rice Uncooked
  • 2.5 cups Water For cooking
  • 0.25 cups Unseasoned Rice Vinegar Can substitute with white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar To balance vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Imitation Crab Meat (Surimi) Real crab can be used
  • 3 tablespoons Kewpie Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Avocado Ripe, cut into strips
  • 1-2 medium Persian Cucumbers Sliced into matchsticks
For Assembly
  • 4 sheets Nori Sheets Cut or halved
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds (Black and White) For garnishing
For Serving
  • 1 cup Soy Sauce For dipping
  • 1 tablespoon Wasabi
  • 1 tablespoon Pickled Ginger

Equipment

  • rice cooker
  • bamboo sushi mat
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Kani Sushi
  1. Rinse 2 cups of short-grain sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook with 2 ½ cups water for 18-20 minutes.
  2. Mix ¼ cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Fold into the cooked rice while warm.
  3. Finely chop 8 ounces of imitation crab meat, then mix with 3 tablespoons Kewpie mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  4. Slice 1 avocado into strips and cut 1-2 Persian cucumbers into matchsticks.
  5. On a bamboo mat, place a nori sheet and spread sushi rice, leaving an inch at the top. Add crab filling, cucumber, and avocado.
  6. Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat and seal with water at the exposed edge.
  7. Slice the sushi roll into bite-sized pieces and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy your sushi rolls fresh, as refrigeration can harden the rice and alter textures.

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