Best 6 Lazy Woman California Roll Recipes

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In the realm of culinary artistry, where creativity and flavors dance together, lies a culinary delight that caters to the modern-day epicurean: the "Lazy Woman California Roll." This innovative dish combines the vibrant essence of California cuisine with a touch of convenience, making it a perfect choice for those who seek a flavorsome meal without the hassle of elaborate preparations. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the secrets to crafting this delectable roll, where fresh ingredients mingle harmoniously to create a symphony of taste. Let your taste buds rejoice as you learn the art of rolling, slicing, and savoring this delightful creation.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CALIFORNIA ROLL



California Roll image

A California roll is a fresh take on traditional Japanese rice rolls. Filled with avocado, crab, and cucumber, it's fresh and crunchy and makes a filling meal. You can use real or imitation crab.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 1h50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked white rice
½ cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar, or as needed
1 teaspoon salt, or as needed
¼ pound cooked crab meat, drained of excess liquid and shredded
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
5 sheets nori (dry seaweed)
1 avocado, sliced
¼ cup red caviar, such as tobiko
1 English cucumber, seeded and sliced into strips
2 tablespoons drained pickled ginger, for garnish
2 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon wasabi paste

Steps:

  • Wrap a sushi rolling mat completely in plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer rice to a bowl and cut in rice vinegar using a rice paddle or wooden spoon. Season with 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste. Allow to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine crab meat with mayonnaise in a small bowl.
  • Place a sheet of nori on a flat work surface. Spread a thin layer of rice on top of the nori. Place the nori, rice side down, on the prepared rolling mat. Place 2 to 3 avocado slices on top of the nori in one layer. Top with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the crab mixture. Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons tobiko lengthwise on one side of the avocado-crab mixture, and 2 cucumber strips on the other side. Using the mat as a guide, carefully roll the California roll into a tight log. Remove the rolling mat. Top roll with more tobiko, cover with plastic wrap, and gently press the tobiko into the top of the roll. Remove the plastic and cut roll into 6 even pieces using a wet knife. Repeat with remaining sheets of nori and filling. Serve garnished with pickled ginger, soy sauce, and wasabi paste

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.5 calories, Carbohydrate 70.3 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1237 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CALIFORNIA ROLL



California Roll image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
4 sheets nori
1/2 batch sushi rice, recipe follows
1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into matchstick-size pieces
4 crabsticks, torn into pieces
Pickled ginger, for serving
Wasabi, for serving
Soy sauce, for serving
2 cups sushi or short grain rice
2 cups water, plus extra for rinsing rice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Squeeze the lemon juice over the avocado to prevent browning.
  • Cover a bamboo rolling mat with plastic wrap. Cut nori sheets in half crosswise. Lay 1 sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the plastic covered mat. Wet your fingers with water and spread about 1/2 cup of the rice evenly onto the nori. Sprinkle the rice with sesame seeds. Turn the sheet of nori over so that the rice side is down. Place 1/8 of the cucumber, avocado and crab sticks in the center of the sheet. Grab the edge of the mat closest to you, keeping the fillings in place with your fingers, and roll it into a tight cylinder, using the mat to shape the cylinder. Pull away the mat and set aside. Cover with a damp cloth. Repeat until all of the rice has been used. Cut each roll into 6 pieces. Serve with pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce.
  • Place the rice into a mixing bowl and cover with cool water. Swirl the rice in the water, pour off and repeat 2 to 3 times or until the water is clear.
  • Place the rice and 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, uncovered. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Combine the rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl and heat in the microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer the rice into a large wooden or glass mixing bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Fold thoroughly to combine and coat each grain of rice with the mixture. Allow to cool to room temperature before using to make sushi or sashimi.
  • Yield: 4 cups

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.

BASIC CALIFORNIA ROLL



Basic California Roll image

This is a classic California roll recipe, great for those who are just learning to make sushi. Serve as an appetizer or as part of a Japanese meal.

Provided by ChefJackie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cucumber
3 ½ ounces crab sticks, finely chopped
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 sheets nori (dry seaweed)
2 ½ cups cooked sushi rice
2 ½ tablespoons sesame seeds
1 avocado, sliced
4 teaspoons tobiko (flying fish roe)

Steps:

  • Slice the ends off of the cucumber, then cut into quarters lengthwise. Thinly slice each quarter lengthwise to make spears.
  • Stir chopped crab sticks and mayonnaise together in a small bowl.
  • Lay 1 sheet of nori on a bamboo mat. Pat a thin, even layer of rice over the nori with wet hands, leaving a 1/3-inch edge at the bottom. Sprinkle rice with sesame seeds. Carefully flip over.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture in a line across the sheet about 1/3 of the way from the top. Layer with 1 to 2 cucumber spears and 1 to 3 slices of avocado.
  • Using the bamboo mat, roll the sheet tightly into a cylinder, starting at the top edge. Moisten the uncovered edge with water and finish rolling once you reached the bottom. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Slice each roll into 3/4-inch pieces. Garnish each piece with 1/8 teaspoon tobiko.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 300.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CALIFORNIA ROLL RECIPE BY TASTY



California Roll Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: sushi rice, seasoned rice vinegar, sushi grade nori, sesame seed, imitation crab, small cucumber, avocado

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Snacks

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sushi rice, cooked
¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
4 half sheets sushi grade nori
1 teaspoon sesame seed, optional
8 pieces imitation crab
1 small cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1 avocado, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Season the sushi rice with the rice vinegar, fanning and stirring until room temperature.
  • On a rolling mat, place one sheet of nori with the rough side facing upwards.
  • Wet your hands and grab a handful of rice and place it on the nori. Spread the rice evenly throughout the nori without mashing the rice down. Season rice with a pinch of sesame seeds, if using, then flip it over so the nori is facing upwards.
  • Arrange, in a horizontal row 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the bottom, the crab followed by a row of avocado and a row of cucumber.
  • Grabbing both nori and the mat, roll the mat over the filling so the extra space at the bottom touches the other side, squeezing down to make a nice tight roll. Squeeze down along the way to keep the roll from holding its shape.
  • Transfer the roll onto a cutting board. Rub a knife on a damp paper towel before slicing the roll into six equal portions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 68 grams

LAZY WOMAN SPICY TUNA ROLL



Lazy Woman Spicy Tuna Roll image

This recipe was adapted from a poster on another board, Sandi in Hawaii, and we love it. When you are unable to have real sushi, this is a tasty substitution. It is great for a party as everyone can just help themselves. Check out my Lazy Woman California Roll. Don't forget the wasabi!

Provided by dawnie2u

Categories     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups short-grain rice or 2 cups sushi rice
2 1/4 cups water
4 tablespoons sushi vinegar
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces sashimi-grade tuna, raw, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced thin
1 bunch green onion, sliced thin
tobiko (flying fish roe)
wasabi
sriracha sauce (optional)
nori

Steps:

  • Place raw rice in a colander and rinse until the water runs clear. Put rice in pot or rice cooker with the water. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes or until rice is done. Put rice in a large non-metallic bowl and add the remaining ingredients and stir until the rice becomes sticky and shiny.
  • Layer the rice in a pie plate or other serving dish. On top of the rice, place the thinly sliced avocado until rice is covered.
  • Mix the tuna with the mayonnaise and sriracha chinese hot sauce.
  • Put the tuna mixture on top of the avocado and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle with sliced green onions and chopped cucumber.
  • Sprinkle tobiko (if using) over the top. For a spicier version squirt some Sriracha Chinese Hot Sauce in a decorate pattern on top of the tuna.
  • Put out small dipping bowls, wasabi and soy sauce. Place quartered squares of nori for people to roll their own little rolls.
  • Have people mix a little wasabi with the soy sauce for dipping the rolls inches.
  • Place quartered squares of nori for people to roll their own little rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.5, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 468.7, Carbohydrate 66.5, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 6.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the tastier the California roll will be. Look for ripe avocado, crisp cucumber, and tender crab meat.
  • Season the rice properly: The rice is the foundation of the California roll, so it's important to season it well. Use a good quality rice vinegar and add a touch of sugar and salt to taste.
  • Be careful not to overstuff the rolls: If you overstuff the rolls, they will be difficult to roll and will fall apart easily. Aim for a thin layer of rice and fillings.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the rolls: A sharp knife will give you clean, even cuts. Wet the knife before cutting to prevent the rice from sticking to the blade.
  • Serve the California rolls with your favorite dipping sauce: Soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

The California roll is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With its fresh ingredients and creamy, flavorful filling, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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