Spicy Kani Roll (Crab Sushi)

Name: Spicy Kani Roll (Crab Sushi)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1½ cup sushi rice; 2 cups filtered water; 1½ tbsp sushi vinegar; 2 tbsp Kewpie mayo; 1 tsp sriracha; ½ tsp togarashi (optional); 6 pieces kani kamaboko (imitation crab meat); 2 sheets nori (cut in half to make 4 pieces); 2 tbsp tobiko for outside garnish optional; 1 tbsp sesame seeds for outside garnish optional

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Spicy Kani Roll is a popular Japanese sushi roll that is creamy, yet spicy. It features shredded kani crab sticks tossed in a spicy Kewpie mayo sauce, then rolled in seasoned sushi rice, nori, and your choice of sesame seeds or tobiko. This simple roll comes together in less than 15 minutes and is great for beginners who are looking to make sushi for the first time.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:40:52 GMT