Simple Crab And Cucumber Sushi Rolls are a fresh and flavorful homemade delight that brings the taste of sushi right to your kitchen. Combining perfectly seasoned rice, crisp pickled cucumbers, and creamy crab stick filling, these rolls are wrapped in seaweed and topped with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this recipe is ideal for casual meals, dinner parties, or when you’re craving sushi without the hassle of dining out.
🦀🥒 Simple Crab and Cucumber Sushi Rolls: A Fresh and Easy Recipe!
Craving sushi but don’t want to deal with a complicated recipe? These Simple Crab and Cucumber Sushi Rolls are the perfect solution! They’re light, refreshing, and incredibly easy to make at home. No need for a fancy sushi restaurant when you can whip up these delicious rolls in your own kitchen.
This recipe uses classic, readily available ingredients to create a satisfying and flavorful treat. The combination of sweet imitation crab, crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado is a match made in heaven. Plus, the bright, fresh flavors are perfect for a light lunch, a fun appetizer, or even a main course. Let’s get rolling!
📝 Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | Notes |
| 1 cup | Sushi rice | Short-grain rice is best 🍚 |
| 1 cup | Water | For cooking the rice |
| 2 tbsp | Rice vinegar | Adds a tangy flavor to the rice |
| 1 tsp | Sugar | Balances the vinegar’s acidity |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt | Enhances the flavors |
| 4 sheets | Nori (seaweed) | The edible wrapper for the rolls |
| 4 sticks | Imitation crab meat | Flaked or shredded 🦀 |
| 1/2 | Cucumber | Cut into thin strips 🥒 |
| 1/2 | Avocado | Sliced thinly |
| Optional | Soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger | For serving 🥢 |
🍳 Kitchen Essentials
| Tool | Emoji | Description |
| Rice Cooker | 🍚 | Simplifies cooking perfect sushi rice. |
| Pot | 🍲 | A good alternative to a rice cooker. |
| Bamboo Sushi Mat | 🍣 | Essential for rolling tight, professional-looking rolls. |
| Sharp Knife | 🔪 | For clean slices of your ingredients and finished rolls. |
| Small Bowl | 🥣 | For mixing the sushi rice seasoning. |
| Measuring Cups | 🥛 | For accurate measurements of your ingredients. |
| Spatula | 🥄 | For mixing the seasoning into the rice. |
| Cutting Board | 🪚 | A stable surface for preparing ingredients. |
⏱️ Cooking Time
| Step | Time | Notes |
| Rice Prep | 30 minutes | Includes rinsing and soaking the rice. |
| Rice Cooking | 20 minutes | Cook time in a rice cooker or pot. |
| Seasoning Rice | 10 minutes | Cooling and mixing in the seasoning. |
| Assembly | 20 minutes | Cutting ingredients and rolling the sushi. |
| Total Time | 1 hour 20 minutes | Prep and cooking time combined. |
🍣 Instructions
- Prepare the Sushi Rice: Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly in a strainer until the water runs clear. Cook the rice with 1 cup of water in a rice cooker or a pot. Once cooked, let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Season the Rice: While the rice is resting, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the seasoning mixture with a spatula. Avoid mashing the rice. Let the seasoned rice cool to room temperature.
- Prepare Your Fillings: Slice the imitation crab meat into strips. Cut the cucumber and avocado into thin, long strips.
- Assemble the Rolls: Lay a sheet of nori, shiny-side down, on your bamboo sushi mat. Dip your hands in water to prevent the rice from sticking, and spread a thin, even layer of the seasoned rice over the nori, leaving about a one-inch border at the top.
- Add the Fillings: Arrange the crab, cucumber, and avocado strips in a horizontal line across the center of the rice.
- Roll it Up: Using the bamboo mat, lift the edge closest to you and begin to roll the sushi tightly, pressing gently to compact the ingredients. Continue rolling until you reach the end of the nori. Squeeze the roll gently to ensure it holds its shape.
- Slice and Serve: With a very sharp, wet knife, slice the sushi roll into 6-8 pieces. Clean the knife between each slice for a cleaner cut.
- Enjoy! Serve your Simple Crab and Cucumber Sushi Rolls with soy sauce, a dab of wasabi, and a side of pickled ginger. Enjoy your delicious homemade creation!