Best 5 Deconstructed California Roll Sushi Recipes

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**Deconstructed California Roll Sushi: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant shores of California with our deconstructed California roll sushi recipe. This innovative dish reimagines the classic sushi roll, transforming it into a visually stunning and tastefully delectable experience. Our detailed instructions guide you through the process of creating each element of the deconstructed roll, from the perfectly seasoned sushi rice to the vibrant fillings and the flavorful sauces. Discover the art of crafting sushi-grade rice, explore the diverse fillings such as succulent crab, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, and learn the techniques for making luscious sauces like spicy mayo and tangy eel sauce. Whether you're a seasoned sushi enthusiast or a curious home cook seeking a new culinary adventure, our deconstructed California roll sushi recipe promises an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CALIFORNIA SUSHI BOWLS



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California Sushi Bowls are so easy to make & taste amazing. Enjoy tender crab, tangy sushi rice & fresh veggies in this light, flavorful dish.

Provided by Dina

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups dry Calrose Sushi Rice
2 cups water
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar (Marukan)
1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sriracha
8 oz imitation crab chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup diced English cucumber
1-2 nori sheets (chopped or crumbled into small pieces (add more if you'd like))
1 large avocado (peeled and sliced)
Black and toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (for serving)
Nori Furikake

Steps:

  • Start off by rinsing 1 1/2 cups of sushi rice in a mesh sifter. Once the rice is well rinsed, add it to your rice cooker along with 2 cups of water. Then turn on the rice cooker.
  • Once the rice is cooked transfer it to a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Then pour 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar over the rice and fold it in. You want to use a rice paddle to do this. Make sure be gentle with the rice and not mash it up. Then let the rice cool completely.
  • Then make your spicy Mayo by combining 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise with 2 teaspoons sriracha.
  • Now chop cup 8 ounces of leg style imitation crab meat and 1/2 cup of English cucumber. You can also break up a few pieces of Nori (dried seaweed).
  • Now add the cooled sushi rice to a bowl, along with the chopped crab, cucumber, and sliced avocado. Then drizzle on the spicy mayonnaise, and top with chopped nori, sesame seeds, and furikake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 1007 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CALIFORNIA ROLL SUSHI BOWLS



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All the flavors of the traditional California Roll in a simplified deconstructed version! Seasoned sushi recipe is layered together with crab, nori, fresh veggies and sriracha mayo for one crave-able bowl you'll want to make again and again!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups dry California Calrose Sushi Rice
5 Tbsp rice vinegar (, divided)
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup light mayonnaise (or regular mayonnaise)
1 1/2 Tbsp sriracha
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
10 oz imitation crab or lump crabmeat (, torn or chopped into small bite size pieces)
1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
3/4 cup roughly chopped matchstick carrots
1 nori sheet (, chopped or crumbled into small pieces (add more if you'd like))
1 1/2 Tbsp chopped pickled sushi ginger
1 large avocado (, peeled and diced)
Black and toasted sesame seeds (, for garnish)

Steps:

  • Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until water runs clear (it will take about 2 minutes of rinsing). Tap bottom of strainer with palm of your hand until water no longer falls from strainer (it should be well drained).
  • Transfer rice to a medium saucepan along with 2 1/4 cups water. Bring mixture to a full boil then reduce heat to low, cover with lid and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, keep covered and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine 4 Tbsp of the vinegar with the sugar and salt. Heat over medium heat, cook and whisk until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, let cool while rice is resting then pour vinegar mixture over rice and toss to evenly coat.
  • In a small mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise with sriracha. Transfer to a sandwich size resealable bag. Set aside.
  • Separately in a small mixing bowl whisk together soy sauce and remaining 1 Tbsp vinegar, set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl gently toss together crab meat, cucumber, carrots, nori, ginger and avocado OR keep it separate and just divide chopped ingredients into sections over a rice layer in serving bowls.
  • Divide prepared rice among 4 or 5 bowls. Top with crab mixture.
  • Spoon soy sauce mixture over top of each serving. Cut a small tip from one corner of the resealable bag and drizzle sriracha mayo over each serving. Serve shortly after preparing (the avocado will start to brown).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 kcal, Carbohydrate 84 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 1185 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CALIFORNIA ROLL BOWL



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Starting with fresh ingredients like avocado and cucumber, this take on a poke bowl is simple to execute and incredibly tasty. Try this variation on everyone's favorite sushi roll, deconstructed, with all the great taste of a California roll.

Provided by Trident Seafoods

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients
5 cups Cooked Rice, kept warm
1/4 cup Seasoned Rice Vinegar
1 English Cucumber, Chopped
1 Avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
2 Packages (8 oz. each) Crab Delights® Flake or Chunk, chopped
Toasted Sesame Seeds
Optional: Nori Flakes, Pickled Ginger, Wasabi and Soy Sauce

Steps:

  • Toss rice with vinegar and divide between 4 serving bowls. Top with cucumber, avocado and Crab Delights® and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with Sriracha mayonnaise.
  • (Optional) Sprinkle with nori flake, add pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce on the side for additional flavor.

DECONSTRUCTED CALIFORNIA ROLL SUSHI



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Cheap and easy way to get that sushi taste you've been craving! Prep extra ahead of time so you can just pull it out of the fridge!

Provided by Erin Pierson Barton

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked medium grain white rice
2 cups water
1 cup imitation crabmeat, shredded
1 cup peeled, thinly sliced cucumbers
2 medium avocados, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse rice 3 times. Place in a saucepan and add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Divide ingredients evenly and layer onto 4 plates as follows: rice, crab, cucumber slices, and avocado slices. Drizzle teriyaki over each plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 653 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CALIFORNIA ROLL BOWLS



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This dish is a deconstructed version of the California roll, which typically includes crab (real or imitation), cucumber and avocado. Ree skips the avocado and doubles down on crunch with shredded carrots and canned fried onions. She tops it all with pickled ginger, sesame seeds and seaweed snacks, which are a nod to the nori seaweed found in many rolls.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha
2 teaspoons soy sauce, plus more for serving
Drizzle sesame oil
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
8 ounces imitation crab, shredded
One 8.8-ounce microwave bag sticky rice, cooked and cooled
1 mini English cucumber, sliced into rounds
1/2 cup shredded carrot
One .35-ounce package seaweed snacks
1/4 cup packaged fried onions
2 heaping tablespoons pickled ginger
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 scallion, sliced thin

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sriracha, soy, sesame oil and 2 teaspoons of the rice vinegar until well combined. Fold in the imitation crab, then set aside.
  • Divide the rice between two serving bowls, adding 1 teaspoon rice vinegar to each. Stir to mix the vinegar into the rice.
  • Place the dressed imitation crab into the bowls, followed by the cucumber, carrot, seaweed snacks, onions and pickled ginger. Garnish with the sesame seeds and scallions, then serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your deconstructed California roll sushi.
  • Cook the rice perfectly: Sushi rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. If the rice is overcooked, it will be mushy and difficult to work with.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife is essential for cutting the fish and vegetables for your sushi. A dull knife will make it difficult to get clean, even cuts.
  • Be careful not to overmix the rice: When mixing the rice with the vinegar mixture, be careful not to overmix it. Overmixing will make the rice sticky and difficult to work with.
  • Use a bamboo mat to roll the sushi: A bamboo mat will help you to roll the sushi tightly and evenly. If you don't have a bamboo mat, you can use a piece of plastic wrap.
  • Be patient: Making sushi takes time and patience. Don't rush the process, or you will end up with subpar results.

Conclusion:

Deconstructed California roll sushi is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, and it is also a fun and creative way to serve sushi. With a little practice, you can easily make delicious deconstructed California roll sushi at home.

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