Name: California Roll Sushi Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cups sushi rice or short grain rice (This texture matters for the sushi feel.); 1/3 cup rice vinegar (For seasoning the rice.); 2 tablespoons sugar (To sweeten the rice.); 1 teaspoon salt (To season the rice.); 8 ounces imitation crab (Or cooked real crab for a treat.); 1 cucumber (Persian or English cucumber preferred.); 1 avocado (Use ripe avocado.); 4 sheets nori sheets (Optional but highly recommended.); 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (For topping.); soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos (For serving.); Optional add ons (Shredded carrots, edamame, green onion, pickled ginger.); 1/2 cup mayo (Regular or Japanese mayo.); 1 tablespoon sriracha (Adjust to your heat preference.); 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (Or lemon juice.); 1 teaspoon honey (For slight sweetness, optional.)

Description

A quick and customizable sushi bowl that combines the flavors of a classic California roll without the fuss of rolling.

Ingredients

For the Sushi Rice

2 cups sushi rice or short grain rice (This texture matters for the sushi feel.)
1/3 cup rice vinegar (For seasoning the rice.)
2 tablespoons sugar (To sweeten the rice.)
1 teaspoon salt (To season the rice.)

For the Bowl

8 ounces imitation crab (Or cooked real crab for a treat.)
1 cucumber (Persian or English cucumber preferred.)
1 avocado (Use ripe avocado.)
4 sheets nori sheets (Optional but highly recommended.)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (For topping.)
soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos (For serving.)
Optional add ons (Shredded carrots, edamame, green onion, pickled ginger.)

For the Spicy Mayo

1/2 cup mayo (Regular or Japanese mayo.)
1 tablespoon sriracha (Adjust to your heat preference.)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar (Or lemon juice.)
1 teaspoon honey (For slight sweetness, optional.)

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Instructions

Prepare the Sushi Rice

Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs mostly clear to achieve the right texture.
Cook rice according to package instructions, usually with a little less water.
Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl and microwave for about 15 seconds to dissolve sugar.
Once rice is done, spread it into a bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture.
Let the rice cool down to warm, not steaming hot.

Assemble the Bowls

Scoop warm sushi rice into individual bowls.
Top with chopped cucumber and avocado.
Flake or chop the imitation crab and add on top.
Tear nori into small pieces and sprinkle over everything.
Add sesame seeds and any optional toppings as desired.
Drizzle spicy mayo over the top and finish with a splash of soy sauce.

Make the Spicy Mayo

Mix the mayo, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until well combined.

Notes

This dish is meal prep-friendly. Store ingredients separately for best results. Spice it up with shrimp or other proteins if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese