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California Roll Sushi Bowls

California Roll Sushi Bowls offer all the delicious flavors of sushi with no rolling required! Quick to prepare, these bowls are vibrant, refreshing, and endlessly customizable. Perfect for any occasion!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups dry Calrose sushi rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar (Marukan recommended)
  • 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 8 oz imitation crab, chopped into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup diced English cucumber
  • 12 nori sheets, chopped or crumbled into small pieces
  • 1 large avocado, peeled and sliced
  • Black and toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce for serving
  • Nori furikake for topping

Instructions

  • Rinse the sushi rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
  • Cook the rice in a rice cooker with 2 cups of water.
  • Spread cooked rice on a baking sheet and fold in seasoned rice vinegar gently.
  • Mix Japanese mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl to make spicy mayo.
  • Prepare filling by chopping imitation crab and dicing cucumber.
  • Combine cooled rice, crab, cucumber, and avocado in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle spicy mayo, and finish with nori, sesame seeds, and furikake.

Notes

Use a rice cooker for perfectly cooked sushi rice.
Be gentle when mixing in vinegar to keep rice grains intact.
Customize bowls with your favorite toppings like edamame or additional sauces.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Bowl Assembly
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 16
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 60
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 50