Craving sushi but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? We’ve got you. This simple, flavor-packed roll uses our Bairdi crab meat, which comes fully cooked and ready to go—meaning all the hard work is already done for you.

With just a few fresh ingredients, you can roll your own sushi at home in no time. Not to mention, this is the perfect appetizer to wow your guests without wearing yourself out in the kitchen. It looks impressive, tastes amazing, and comes together so easily! 

🧂 Ingredients (Makes 3–4 rolls)

For the Crab Filling:

• 8 oz Bairdi crab meat, thawed and drained. 

• 3 tablespoons Kewpie mayo (or regular mayo)

• 1 to 1½ teaspoons sriracha (adjust to taste)

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Roll:

• 1½ cups sushi rice, cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar

• 3–4 sheets nori (sushi seaweed paper)

• ½ avocado, thinly sliced (optional)

• ¼ cup thinly sliced cucumber(optional)

• ¼ cup celery sticks, cut into matchsticks(optional)

• Fresh basil leaves, a few per roll (optional)

• Furikake seasoning, (optional), for extra texture and flavor

Really, feel free to add whatever you like and skip what you don’t—except the crab, nori, and rice. Those three are kind of the stars of the show! 

To Finish:

• Drizzle of sweet chili sauce

• Soy sauce, ponzu, or your favorite sushi dipping sauce

🍣 Instructions

1. Mix the Crab:
   In a bowl, combine the Bairdi crab with mayo, sriracha, and lemon juice. Mix gently until everything is evenly coated, then refrigerate while you prep the other ingredients.

2. Prepare the Rice:
   Cook sushi rice according to the package. Once done, season with rice vinegar (about 1 tbsp), a pinch of sugar, and a dash of salt. Let cool slightly.

3. Assemble the Roll:
   Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat or parchment paper. With wet hands, spread a thin layer of rice across the nori, leaving ½ inch bare at the top.

4. Layer the Fillings:
   Add a strip of crab mix along the center, then layer in avocado, cucumber, celery, and basil if using. Sprinkle with furikake if you want a little extra crunch/flavor. 

5. Roll and Slice:
   Roll everything up tightly, sealing the edge with a bit of water. Slice into pieces using a sharp, wet knife.

6. Top It Off:
   Drizzle with sweet chili sauce and serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side.