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Volcano Roll Sushi

A spicy, baked sushi roll with a creamy, broiled volcano topping, featuring a spicy crab filling and seasoned sushi rice.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese-American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Sushi Rice
  • 1.5 cups sushi rice short-grain
  • 1.75 cups water
  • 0.33 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
Spicy Crab Filling
  • 8 oz imitation crab sticks finely shredded
  • 3 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise like Kewpie
  • 1-2 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 green onion finely sliced
Volcano Cream Topping
  • 0.5 cup Japanese mayonnaise Kewpie
  • 0.25 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2-3 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tbsp tobiko flying fish roe, optional
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
Assembly
  • 5 sheets nori seaweed
  • 1 small cucumber cut into matchsticks
  • 1 small avocado sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Rice cooker or saucepan
  • Bamboo sushi mat (makisu)
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear. Cook with water in rice cooker or saucepan. Let steam off heat for 10 mins.
  2. Heat vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold mixture into hot rice in a wide bowl while fanning. Cover with damp cloth.
  3. Mix shredded crab, 3 tbsp mayo, sriracha, sesame oil, and most of the green onion until creamy. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, whisk 1/2 cup mayo, sour cream, 2-3 tbsp sriracha, tobiko (if using), and soy sauce for the topping. Set aside.
  5. Place a nori sheet on bamboo mat. Spread ~3/4 cup rice evenly, leaving a 1-inch border at top. Add crab filling, cucumber, and avocado along bottom edge.
  6. Roll tightly using the mat, sealing at the end. Repeat to make 5 rolls.
  7. Slice each roll into 8 pieces with a wet, sharp knife. Arrange pieces cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Preheat broiler on high. Spoon or pipe the creamy volcano topping generously over each piece.
  9. Broil 6 inches from heat for 3-5 minutes until topping is bubbling and has browned spots. Watch closely.
  10. Garnish immediately with sesame seeds and remaining green onion. Serve hot with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.

Notes

Kewpie mayo is highly recommended for authentic flavor. Broiling time varies greatly; do not walk away. Best served immediately.