California Sushi Rolls

• 400g sushi rice
• 500ml water
• 60ml rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 sheets nori
• 200g imitation crab or real crab meat
• 2 avocados, sliced
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• Sesame seeds
• Soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger to serve

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook sushi rice per package. While hot, fold in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Fan to cool.

2. 2

   Place a nori sheet on a bamboo mat (shiny side down). Spread a thin, even layer of rice over the nori, leaving 2cm at the top.

3. 3

   Sprinkle sesame seeds over rice. Flip so rice faces down.

4. 4

   Place crab, avocado, and cucumber in a line across the center of the nori.

5. 5

   Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, pressing firmly. Seal the edge with a little water.

6. 6

   Refrigerate 10 minutes. Slice with a wet, sharp knife into 8 pieces.

7. 7

   Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

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