How to Make Spicy Kani Roll Sushi (Spicy Crab Roll)

Learn all the tips and tricks of rolling the perfect spicy crab sushi that doesn’t take more than 15 minutes to make with no effort at all.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings 24 pieces (3 rolls)

Calories 39 kcal

1 cup of sushi rice
1 cup of water
1 ½ tablespoon of sushi vinegar (optional) (Made by mixing 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt)

4 oz of kani crab meat( imitation, canned crab, or you can use real cooked ones)
2 nori sheets
2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds

Wash the rice well with cold water many times until the water is clear enough to remove all the excess rice starch. Proceed by adding the washed rice with the water in the rice maker and cook according to the instructions.
Spread the cooked rice in a plate or a large bowl to cool slightly, but not completely, then mix in the sushi vinegar prepared from the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Leave them aside and start preparing the sushi rolls.

Control the spiciness of the mayo by modifying the amount of the sriracha added. In a small bowl, just mix together the mayo and the sriracha. Set it aside.
With two forks, start shredding the crab meat into small pieces. Mix in the spicy mayo.

Start making your sushi rolls by Spreading your rolling mat with a plastic wrap on top to easily clean up after.
Separate each nori sheet into two halves using a pair of scissors. Lay each half on the rolling mat.
On the nori sheet, put ¾ cup of the cooked rice. Wet your fingertips with tezu water before you start rolling the sheet. Make sure the rice form a thin sheet. Don’t compress the rice with your fingers.
Spread the sesame seeds on top of the rice.
Flip the nori sheet so that it’s facing you and the rice is facing the bamboo mat.
On the middle of the nori sheet, add the crab salad.
With your thumbs beneath the rolling mat, lift the edge above the fillings and start rolling it away from you, all while gently yet firmly pressing on the roll.
Cut your roll into bite-sized pieces on a cutting board.
Serve with some spicy mayo as a side for dipping. Enjoy.