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Spicy Crab Roll

Irresistible Spicy Crab Roll: Easy Homemade Sushi Delight

This Spicy Crab Roll is a quick, impressive meal that combines creamy kani crab with zesty sriracha mayo, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 39

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Use short-grain for optimal texture
  • 1 cup Water Essential for cooking
  • 1.5 tbsp Sushi Vinegar Mix 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1/2 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt if unavailable
For the Spicy Filling
  • 3 tsp Mayonnaise Creates creamy texture
  • 1.5 tsp Sriracha Sauce Adjust to taste for heat
  • 4 oz Kani Crab Meat Squeeze excess moisture from canned crab before using
For Assembly
  • 4 sheets Nori Seaweed High-quality nori recommended
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds Toast for extra flavor if desired

Equipment

  • Bamboo sushi mat
  • Rice cooker or pot
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spicy Crab Roll
  1. Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook with 1 cup of water in a rice cooker or stovetop for 15-20 minutes. After cooking, let cool and mix in sushi vinegar.
  2. Combine 3 tsp mayonnaise and 1.5 tsp sriracha in a bowl, stir well and adjust sriracha to taste.
  3. Shred 4 oz kani crab and mix it with the spicy mayo until coated.
  4. Cover bamboo mat with plastic wrap, cut nori in half and place one half on the mat. With wet hands, spread 3/4 cup sushi rice on nori and sprinkle sesame seeds.
  5. Put crab filling along the nori edge, roll tightly away from you using the mat, and seal the edge with water.
  6. Slice the roll into 8 pieces using a damp knife and serve on a platter with extra spicy mayo if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Store tightly wrapped in plastic in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Freeze for up to a month, but consume cold for best texture.

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