Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (300g) short-grain sushi rice
  • 2 ½ cups (600ml) water
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt
  • 8 oz (225g) imitation crab (kani), shredded or finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) low-sodium Sriracha
  • 1 tsp (5ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ tsp (2.5ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 4 sheets roasted nori
  • 1 medium (120g) cucumber, julienned
  • 1 medium (150g) avocado, sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp (15g) toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine rice and water in a rice cooker or medium pot with a tight lid and cook until done.
  3. Transfer the hot rice to a bowl and gently fold in the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt; let it cool to room temperature.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab, Greek yogurt, Sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil; mix until the crab is fully coated in a thick paste.
  5. Place a sheet of nori on a plastic-wrapped bamboo sushi mat.
  6. Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking and spread a thin, even layer of seasoned rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
  7. Layer the spicy crab mixture, julienned cucumber, and sliced avocado in the center of the rice.
  8. Using the bamboo mat, roll the sushi tightly and securely.
  9. Using a non-serrated sharp knife, slice the roll into uniform pieces.
  10. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.