A California roll is a type of makizushi (sushi roll) that is generally rolled inside-out. Inside-out rolls are also referred to as “Uramaki.” Traditional California rolls contain crab or imitation crab, cucumber and avocado. This tasty dish is a modern take on traditional Japanese rice rolls and can make a very filling meal. The rolls can also be fun to make and serve to guests.
Sushi rice is a fundamental component in any good sushi roll. The sticky and savory dish is made with a short-grain Japanese rice known as koshihikari. The grains of this rice are short and fat, and the stickiness allows the rice to easily clump together. Sushi rice contains just a few other basic ingredients, including rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.